Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at University of Connecticut

UConn's Allied Health program looks unpromising at first glance—starting at just under $33,000—but graduates see their earnings more than double within four years, reaching nearly $70,000. This dramatic growth trajectory suggests the degree functions as a gateway credential, positioning graduates to move quickly into supervisory roles or specialized positions that command significantly higher pay. With debt of $22,500 (manageable at 0.68 times first-year earnings), students aren't mortgaging their future while they build toward those better-paying positions.

Within Connecticut's small but competitive allied health landscape, this program ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings despite appearing identical to other UConn campuses in year-one data. The program matches both state and national medians exactly for initial earnings and debt, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. What sets it apart is that year-four earnings bump—turning a modest start into compensation that exceeds what many bachelor's degree holders earn mid-career.

The key question is whether your student can weather those lean first few years. If they're willing to start at a modest salary with the understanding that significant raises typically follow, this program delivers strong returns. The robust sample size confirms this isn't a fluke—it's a consistent pattern for UConn graduates in this field.