Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

Swedish Institute graduates start strong at nearly $57,000—above the national median—but something shifts in the years that follow. While many allied health programs see earnings climb as graduates gain experience and credentials, these graduates see their incomes drop 10% by year four, falling to $51,224. That's $7,000 below New York's state median for this field and puts this program in just the 40th percentile among the state's 36 allied health programs. When community colleges like CUNY Bronx and SUNY Westchester are producing graduates earning $80,000+, the trajectory here raises questions.

The $23,500 debt load is manageable relative to first-year earnings, and 86% of students receiving Pell grants suggests Swedish Institute is serving students who need affordable pathways into healthcare careers. The initial post-graduation salary suggests students are getting placed in legitimate allied health roles. But the earnings decline matters more in expensive New York City, where cost of living doesn't drop just because your salary does. Without clearer data on what's driving graduates' income backwards—whether it's credential limitations, part-time work patterns, or industry factors—it's hard to assess whether this represents a smart investment compared to New York's higher-performing alternatives that start lower but build upward.