Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Springfield College

Springfield College graduates in this allied health program start earning less than half the Massachusetts state median for their field—ranking in just the 10th percentile among the state's 12 similar programs. That first-year figure of $28,487 trails the MA median by over $43,000, which is a substantial gap even accounting for the small sample size. While earnings do climb 64% by year four to nearly $47,000, that's still well below what graduates from nearby programs like MCPHS and Regis College earn right out of the gate.

The $27,000 debt load is typical for this field, but paired with such low initial earnings, it creates a tight first few years financially. Your child would be earning roughly $28,000 while managing loan payments, which doesn't leave much cushion. The dramatic earnings growth suggests graduates may be entering entry-level positions before moving into better-paying roles, but that delayed trajectory puts them years behind peers from other Massachusetts programs.

Given the 70% admission rate and modest test scores, Springfield may be accessible, but the career outcomes data suggests students would be better served by other in-state options. If your child is set on this field, comparing offers from MCPHS, Regis, or even looking at programs in neighboring states would give you a clearer picture of whether Springfield's specific circumstances (perhaps athletics or campus culture) justify the weaker financial start.