Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

Starting at $54,623 within a year of graduation, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland delivers earnings nearly identical to the national median for this field. What's more striking is the trajectory: a 25% jump to $68,000 by year four suggests graduates are advancing into specialized diagnostic or treatment roles where experience commands higher pay. The debt load of $15,437 is notably lower than both the state median ($21,828) and national median ($19,113), creating a 0.28 debt-to-earnings ratio that's well within comfortable territory for healthcare technical roles.

The elephant in the room: this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among New Jersey's allied health programs. Top-performing community colleges in the state—like Rowan Burlington County and Bergen—produce graduates earning $72,000 to $81,000 right out of the gate. That $13,000-$26,000 gap persists even after the strong four-year growth Cumberland grads experience.

For families prioritizing low debt over maximum earnings, Cumberland's approach works—graduates emerge with manageable loans and land solidly middle-class jobs that improve meaningfully over time. But if your student can access Bergen or County College of Morris with similar debt, those programs offer substantially better starting positions without requiring relocation or significantly higher investment.