Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at North Country Community College

The small sample size demands caution here, but North Country Community College's allied health program shows numbers that deserve serious attention. Graduates earn $50,293 one year out—landing in the 95th percentile both nationally and among New York programs. That's $21,000 above the state median and roughly $17,500 above the national benchmark. Only Excelsior University reports higher earnings in New York, and North Country achieves this with moderate debt of $17,110, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 that allows most graduates to manage repayment comfortably.

The catch? Fewer than 30 graduates in the reporting cohort means these figures could shift significantly with a different class. A program this small might reflect a few successful outliers rather than typical outcomes, or it could indicate specialized training that consistently places graduates in higher-paying positions in the Adirondack region's healthcare facilities. The moderate Pell grant percentage (28%) suggests the program serves a mix of students economically.

If your child can verify current placement rates and speak with recent alumni about typical job outcomes, this program warrants consideration. The numbers are compelling enough to investigate further, but you'll want confirmation that these results hold consistently across multiple graduating classes before treating this as a reliable pathway.