Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at SUNY Broome Community College

SUNY Broome's allied health program delivers solid middle-of-the-pack results, with first-year earnings of $36,125 that outpace 60% of similar New York programs. That's a meaningful edge in a state where the typical graduate from this field starts around $33,000. The debt load of $21,487 translates to manageable payments relative to income, and earnings climb to nearly $42,000 by year four—16% growth that suggests graduates gain value as they build experience.

The small sample size here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, a few unusually high or low earners could skew these numbers. That said, the program performs close to national averages while beating most in-state competitors, suggesting reasonable stability. The gap between SUNY Broome and top New York programs like Orange County CC (which hits $52,000) is substantial, but that comparison may reflect regional job market differences rather than program quality alone—Binghamton's healthcare wages differ from downstate markets.

For families seeking affordable healthcare training with steady employment prospects, this represents a practical path. The debt burden won't overwhelm early-career earnings, and graduates enter a field with clear advancement potential. Just recognize that these numbers come from a limited dataset, so they're best viewed as directional rather than definitive.