Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Allied Health Professions in New York

Find Schools Near

Allied Health Professions Schools in New York

3,668 students earned Allied Health degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,260
Associate Degree 978
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 765
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 765
Bachelor’s Degree 652
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
undefined

Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in New York

There are 97,210 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

undefined

Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in New York

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $69,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

undefined

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

#1

Touro College

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,259. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

An average student at RIT will pay a net price of $34,822. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,507 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,268.

#4

Hofstra University

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

In their early career, Hofstra grads earn an average salary of $49,115. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#5

Stony Brook University

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

63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Wagner College

Staten Island
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,918.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,459 after earning their degree at this institution. 45% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,528 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, SUNY Upstate Medical University grads earn an average salary of $75,980. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

LIU Post

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

44% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending City Tech will pay a net price of $4,120. 28% of the teachers are full time.

Allied Health Professions Careers in NY

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Athletic Trainers 28% $47,320
Radiation Therapists 27% $97,200
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 27% $74,830
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,030
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $82,830
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 23% $41,140
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $86,990
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 16% $63,180
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199
Allied Health Services 1,660

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.