Location: New York, NY•In-State Tuition: $21,810•Admission Rate: 63%•Avg SAT: 1365
Median Earnings (1yr)
$68,919
95th percentile
40th percentile in New York
Median Debt
$12,053
15% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.17 ManageableSample: 26 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Touro's Allied Health certificate program graduates earn nearly 50% more than the national median ($68,919 vs. $45,746), placing them in the top 5% nationally. That's an impressive achievement for a certificate program that leaves students with just $12,053 in debt—about half what other New York schools charge for similar credentials.

Here's the reality check: Within New York, where allied health programs generally pay well, Touro lands squarely in the middle at the 40th percentile. Students at nearby programs like Hunter Business School or Center for Allied Health Education earn $75,000-$83,000 in their first year. The debt load is reasonable regardless, with a 0.17 debt-to-earnings ratio that students could realistically pay down in months rather than years. However, the small cohort size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year-to-year, making them less reliable as predictors.

The program works as an affordable entry point into allied health, particularly for students comparing it to more expensive New York alternatives. But if maximizing first-year earnings is the priority, other in-state options deliver higher immediate returns for similar training time. The modest debt makes this a low-risk credential, even if it's not the highest-paying path in the state.

Where Touro University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate's programs nationally

Touro UniversityOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Touro University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Touro University earns $69k — 95th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (32 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Touro UniversityNew York$21,810$68,919—$12,0530.17
Hunter Business SchoolLevittown—$82,789—$29,3200.35
Center for Allied Health EducationBrooklyn—$74,657$79,603$19,3580.26
Western Suffolk BOCESNorthport—$69,774$69,619$20,0000.29
Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy$6,694$69,242$68,572$20,4640.30
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester$57,016$65,028—$35,2500.54
National Median—$45,746—$14,1670.31

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Touro University, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 26 graduates with reported earnings and 23 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.