Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Trocaire College

Trocaire College's Allied Health program places graduates squarely in the middle of the pack nationally, but lags behind most New York competitors—a significant issue when students are comparing in-state options. At around $53,000 in first-year earnings, graduates earn roughly $5,000 less than the typical New York program and $1,200 below the national median. More concerning is the state ranking: this program sits in just the 40th percentile among New York's 36 Allied Health programs, while nearby SUNY community colleges are placing graduates into earnings that exceed $80,000.

The financial structure itself is reasonable—$21,588 in debt translates to a manageable 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio, better than many programs nationally. However, the modest earnings decline by year four suggests limited advancement opportunities in whatever career paths these graduates pursue. For a parent evaluating Buffalo-area options, the question becomes whether Trocaire's outcomes justify its cost when SUNY community colleges in the region appear to be delivering substantially stronger results. The 50% Pell Grant population indicates the college serves students who need strong ROI, yet the earnings data suggests they're not getting the most competitive preparation available in New York's Allied Health market.