Somatic Bodywork at Pacific College of Health and Science

Pacific College graduates enter a challenging financial reality: earning just $17,304 in their first year—well below both the national median ($22,913) and New York's median ($21,758) for this field. While the debt load of $26,712 isn't extreme compared to other programs, it represents more than 1.5 years of first-year earnings. Among New York's 12 somatic bodywork programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable in-state programs deliver better early earnings. Top performers like Swedish Institute ($25,015) and NY College of Health Professions ($24,753) show significantly stronger outcomes.

The trajectory does improve—earnings climb 31% to $22,639 by year four—but this still lands below where most graduates start at better programs. For a profession that typically requires building a client base over time, these numbers suggest students face an extended period of financial strain while establishing their practice.

If your child is committed to bodywork in New York, this program requires careful consideration. The combination of below-median starting earnings and moderate debt creates a tight financial squeeze in those crucial early years when practitioners are trying to get established. Programs like Swedish Institute or NY College of Health Professions offer meaningfully better earnings potential for similar or slightly higher debt.