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2024 Best Health Professions Schools in New York

137 Colleges in New York
53,887 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$55,615 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health Professions is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #2 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 137 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53,887 degrees in health professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Professions School

Best Health Professions Schools in New York Your choice of health professions school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health Professions School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Health Professions Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Professions
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Professions
Master's Degrees in Health Professions
Doctor's Degrees in Health Professions

The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Schools in New York. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Read more about College Factual's methodology.


 

Best Schools for Health Professions in New York

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the health professions degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

20 Top New York Schools in Health Professions

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,722 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in health professions needs to take a look at Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1722 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Columbia University in the City of New York earn a boost of around $28,373 over the typical income of health professions graduates.

More information about a degree in health professions from Columbia University in the City of New York

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,903 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
4.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in health professions needs to look into New York University. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1903.0000000000002 health professions students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at New York University earn $15,965 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$64,942 Median Starting Salary

Teachers College at Columbia University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in health professions. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.

There were about 93 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Teachers College at Columbia University get an earnings boost of about $9,327 over the typical income of health professions graduates.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
269 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$89,544 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Weill Cornell Medical College if you want to pursue a degree in health professions. Weill Cornell Medical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York.

There were about 269 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Weill Cornell Medical College receive $33,929 more than the average health professions graduate.

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$64,370 Median Starting Salary

Yeshiva is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #222 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Yeshiva is a great university overall.

There were about 66 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Yeshiva University earn a boost of around $8,755 over the average income of health professions graduates.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
572 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
4.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #104 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.

There were about 572 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from University of Rochester get an earnings boost of about $11,707 over the average earnings of health professions graduates.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
678 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.6% Growth in Graduates

SUNY Downstate is a small public university located in the large city of Brooklyn.

There were about 678 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Downstate in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University get $23,651 above the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
29.0% Growth in Graduates

Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 124 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Cornell University get $19,761 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
199 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$60,389 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of New York, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 199 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai make $4,775 more than the standard health professions graduate.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
612 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
21.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #182 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means The Graduate Center is a great school overall.

There were approximately 612 health professions students who graduated with this degree at The Graduate Center in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at The Graduate Center, CUNY get $11,473 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
632 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$84,919 Median Starting Salary

Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Rockville Centre. This college ranks 27th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 632 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Molloy College make $29,304 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
433 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 433 health professions students who graduated with this degree at New York Medical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from New York Medical College make $13,046 more than the typical health professions grad.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
488 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.

There were about 488 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Upstate Medical University get $14,126 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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14
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
246 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$87,634 Median Starting Salary

Albany College of Pharmacy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Albany.

There were about 246 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Albany College of Pharmacy in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences receive $32,019 more than the standard health professions student.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$81,001 Median Starting Salary

SUNY Optometry is a small public college located in the city of New York.

There were roughly 90 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Optometry in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at SUNY College of Optometry make $25,386 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
200 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$121,457 Median Starting Salary

AMC Albany is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Albany.

There were roughly 200 health professions students who graduated with this degree at AMC Albany in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Albany Medical College earn $65,842 more than the typical health professions student.

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
757 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
4.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 38th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 757 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Adelphi University make $17,790 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,190 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$75,064 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 1190 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Touro College earn a boost of around $19,450 over the average earnings of health professions majors.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,755 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
11.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1755 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Stony Brook University earn $20,500 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in health professions from Stony Brook University

20
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
396 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
31.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, HFCN is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 396 health professions students who graduated with this degree at HFCN in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Helene Fuld College of Nursing receive an earnings boost of approximately $36,204 above the average earnings of health professions majors.

More information about a degree in health professions from Helene Fuld College of Nursing

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health Professions Schools in New York award.

Rank College Location
26 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
27 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
21 Hunter College New York, NY
22 LIU Post Brookville, NY
23 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
24 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
25 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 38 12,520
Pennsylvania 38 32,026
Maryland 37 9,911
Delaware 33 2,276
District of Columbia 33 3,522

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Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 17,721
Health & Medical Administrative Services 4,108
Allied Health Professions 3,668
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 3,626
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 3,262
Public Health 2,996
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health Sciences & Services 2,259
Communication Sciences 2,201

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