Health Professions at St. Francis College

St. Francis College's health professions program performs solidly for New York—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—but parents should note the small graduating class means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. At $38,342 initially, graduates earn slightly above the state median of $37,158 and essentially match the national average. The debt load of $25,500 is manageable, coming in below both state and national benchmarks, which translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.7.

The modest 11% earnings growth to $42,483 by year four suggests graduates may be settling into entry-level healthcare support roles rather than advancing into higher-paying clinical positions. Compare this to Excelsior University's $52,631 starting salary—though that program likely serves a different student population. For families concerned about affordability (nearly half of students here receive Pell grants), the controlled debt combined with respectable earnings relative to other Brooklyn options makes this workable.

The key limitation here is the sample size under 30 graduates. This program's true performance could look quite different with more data. If your child knows they want health professions but hasn't committed to a specific career path like nursing or therapy, this provides a reasonable foundation without excessive borrowing. Just recognize you're working with limited information about long-term outcomes.