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2024 Best Health Professions Schools in New York

137 Colleges in New York
51,567 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$56,453 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 51,567 degrees in health professions during the 2021-2022 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.

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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

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,587 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$83,988 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 1587 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Columbia University in the City of New York get an earnings boost of about $27,535 over the average earnings of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,879 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$71,580 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in health professions needs to take a look at New York University. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1879 health professions students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from New York University make $15,127 more than the typical health professions student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
22.5% Growth in Graduates

Teachers College at Columbia University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in health professions. Located in the 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 approximately 120 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Teachers College at Columbia University get $8,489 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
313 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
14.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard 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 city of New York.

There were approximately 313 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 $33,091 more than the average health professions student.

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 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 schools nationwide means Yeshiva is a great university overall.

There were about 55 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 approximately $7,917 over the average earnings of health professions graduates.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
682 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
17.3% 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 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.

There were roughly 682 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at University of Rochester make $10,869 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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

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

There were about 726 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Downstate in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions major at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University make $22,813 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
11.4% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 140 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Cornell University receive $13,772 more than the standard health professions student.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
2.9% Growth in Graduates

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 205 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai make $3,937 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
669 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-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 about 669 health professions students who graduated with this degree at The Graduate Center in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from The Graduate Center, CUNY make $10,635 more than the standard health professions student.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
783 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
19.3% Growth in Graduates

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 approximately 783 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Molloy College receive $28,466 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
489 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

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

There were about 489 health professions students who graduated with this degree at New York Medical College in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from New York Medical College earn $12,208 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
454 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$69,740 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 454 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Upstate Medical University earn $13,288 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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14
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
290 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
15.2% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 290 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Albany College of Pharmacy in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences make $31,181 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 96 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Optometry in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from SUNY College of Optometry make $24,548 more than the average health professions graduate.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
223 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
10.3% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 223 health professions students who graduated with this degree at AMC Albany in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Albany Medical College earn $65,004 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
661 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$73,404 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large 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 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 661 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Adelphi University make $16,952 more than the standard health professions student.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,175 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 1175 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Touro College receive $18,612 more than the typical health professions student.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,639 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$76,114 Median Starting Salary

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 roughly 1639 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Stony Brook University get $19,661 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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20
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
363 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$91,819 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 363 health professions students who graduated with this degree at HFCN in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Helene Fuld College of Nursing earn $35,366 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Health Professions Schools in New York

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.

RankCollegeLocation
26Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
27St John’s University - New YorkQueens, NY
21Hunter CollegeNew York, NY
22LIU PostBrookville, NY
23University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
24Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY
25Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
New Jersey3812,520
Pennsylvania3832,026
Maryland379,911
Delaware332,276
District of Columbia333,522

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Health Professions Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing16,274
Health & Medical Administrative Services4,221
Allied Health Professions3,586
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services3,357
Public Health2,995
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants2,940
Medicine2,694
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions2,624
Health Sciences & Services2,428
Communication Sciences2,204

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