Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Touro University

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.