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Connecticut's Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions programs show a stark divide between public and private options. The University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus offers the lowest net cost at $8,896, while Sacred Heart University reaches $45,459. This five-fold difference reflects the state's broader education market, where public regional campuses provide affordable pathways into healthcare careers. Connecticut's medical device manufacturing sector, including companies like Medtronic and Boston Scientific, creates strong demand for diagnostic imaging technicians and treatment specialists throughout the state's insurance and healthcare corridor.
12
Programs
$8,896 – $45,459
Net Price Range
$42,427
Avg. Program Earnings
62.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,896 $17,462 59.5% 97.9%
2 $11,504 $17,462 56.7% 97.4%
3 $13,339 $17,452 65.4% 97.3%
4 $14,059 $17,472 56.9% 92.2%
5 $16,435 $12,460 49.3% 76.7%
6 $20,877 $12,828 47.8% 82.9%
7 $22,886 $20,366 83.8% 54.5%
8 $28,544 $21,198 58.3%
9 $29,558 $47,647 58.3% 82.8%
10 $34,089 $45,730 59.2% 91.2%
11 $39,207 $53,090 77.3% 83.8%
12 $45,459 $48,460 74.5% 65.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Connecticut regional campuses so affordable for allied health students?

UConn's regional campuses in Waterbury, Avery Point, Hartford, and Stamford offer net costs between $8,896 and $14,059. These branch campuses maintain the same academic standards as the main Storrs campus while serving students closer to Connecticut's major healthcare employers.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private allied health programs?

Private institutions like Quinnipiac University achieve 77.3% graduation rates, while public options vary widely from Central Connecticut State's 49.3% to UConn Storrs' 83.8%. The regional UConn campuses maintain solid graduation rates between 56.7% and 65.4% despite lower costs.

Does program cost correlate with earning potential in Connecticut's allied health field?

Not necessarily. Quinnipiac graduates earn $61,681 annually despite a $39,207 net cost, while Sacred Heart's $45,459 program leads to $27,613 earnings. UConn graduates across all campuses earn a consistent $38,289 regardless of which campus they attend.

Where do most Connecticut allied health graduates find employment after graduation?

Connecticut's major health systems like Yale-New Haven Health and Hartford Healthcare actively recruit allied health professionals. The state's concentration of medical device companies and research facilities in the Hartford-New Haven corridor provides additional career opportunities beyond traditional hospital settings.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.