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Health Professions in New York

Health Professions Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 49,311 students earned their Health Professions degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 13,354
Master’s Degree 10,616
Associate Degree 10,267
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6,256
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6,256
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6,256
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,889
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,889
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,465
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,464
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,464

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: 13.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New York

There are 1,587,710 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New York

Health Professions grads earn an average of $72,900 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

1,937 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1,886 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,462. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
1,755 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,232. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook.

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1,722 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,497.

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#5

LIU Post

Brookville
1,682 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,774. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at LIU Post. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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1,223 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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#7

Touro College

New York
1,155 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,068. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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#8

Lehman College

Bronx
936 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,034.

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#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
917 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,940. 29% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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#10

Adelphi University

Garden City
757 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $26,501.

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Health Professions Careers in NY

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $177,100
Counselors 17% $47,460
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800

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