Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers-New Brunswick charges close to the state median debt but delivers earnings nearly $17,000 above what the typical New Jersey program produces in this field—placing it in the 80th percentile statewide. That premium is real: graduates here earn about $12,000 more than the national median for allied health diagnostic programs, with first-year salaries that rival what most programs produce only after several years of experience.

The debt picture is remarkably favorable. At 0.43, the debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly five months of their first-year salary—well below concerning thresholds. While debt sits at the state median, the stronger earnings make this burden much more manageable than at lower-performing New Jersey programs. The earnings remain stable from year one to year four rather than climbing significantly, but starting at $72,000 means graduates aren't waiting to reach a livable wage.

This represents strong value for a competitive allied health program. You're paying what many New Jersey schools charge but accessing Rutgers' clinical networks and placement advantages, which translate to measurably higher starting salaries. For families considering in-state options in this field, this is among the strongest choices available.