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Health Sciences & Services Schools in New York

2,259 students earned Health Science degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Sciences & Services is the 42nd most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,279
Associate Degree 914
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in New York

In this state, there are 11,230 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $44,340, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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

#1

Stony Brook University

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,857.

#3

Touro College

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

Graduates earn an average $38,853 after graduation. An average student at Touro will pay a net price of $22,259. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#4

York College

Jamaica
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,784 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,985. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,661 a year.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,646. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#6

SUNY Broome

Binghamton
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,386 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at SUNY Brockport. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,172 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#8

Utica College

Utica
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Utica College will pay a net price of $22,452. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

In their early career, Excelsior College grads earn an average salary of $61,752. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,891. 44% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,960 after graduation.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in NY

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Allied Health Services 1,660

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