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Health Professions Schools in New York

17,960 students earned Health Professions degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New York

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10,095
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6,467
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6,467
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6,467
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,398
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,398
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Gender Distribution

In New York, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New York

1,587,710 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New York

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $72,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York
1,722 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 58% of students get financical aid.

#2

New York University

New York
1,240 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
1,000 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Touro College

New York
839 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. In their early career, Touro grads earn an average salary of $38,853. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo
822 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

#6

LIU Post

Brookville
816 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,069. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#7

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury
585 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,851 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,768 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Brooklyn
516 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,118 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $89,631 after graduation.

#9

Hofstra University

Hempstead
514 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

#10

New York Medical College

Valhalla
433 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,604 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Health Professions Careers in NY

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Physical Therapists 33% $85,100
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Athletic Trainers 28% $47,320
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Radiation Therapists 27% $97,200
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Occupational Therapists 27% $83,530
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 27% $74,830
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,030
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $82,830
Optometrists 26% $122,230
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $177,100
Orthotists and Prosthetists 26% $76,040
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $31,960
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Nurse Midwives 24% $111,940
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Genetic Counselors 24% $86,170
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 23% $41,140
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Audiologists 23% $79,630
Dental Hygienists 23% $77,210
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Dentists 22% $133,640
Physicists 22% $126,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $82,170
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 22% $208,000
Therapists 21% $62,050
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $66,670
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 21% $44,610
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $63,760
Chiropractors 21% $78,960
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $41,590
Family and General Practitioners 19% $178,260
Physicians and Surgeons 19% $139,710
Podiatrists 19% $128,010
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $48,620
Dispensing Opticians 18% $56,960
Veterinarians 18% $105,560
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $86,990
Dentists 18% $141,340
Clergy 18% $49,700
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Counselors 17% $47,460
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $33,050
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 16% $63,180
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $32,580
Exercise Physiologists 16% $58,980
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 15% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Administrative Services Managers 15% $126,080
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Dietetic Technicians 15% $41,880
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 13% $72,180
Marketing Managers 13% $172,230
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Recreational Therapists 11% $53,970
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Managers 10% $109,910
Engineers 10% $92,560
Fine Artists 10% $0
Sales Managers 10% $180,360
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860
Pharmacists 8% $124,220
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $43,590
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $70,100
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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