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Health Professions Schools in New York

53,887 students earned Health Professions degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

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

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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 14,805
Associate Degree 12,926
Master’s Degree 10,095
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6,467
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6,467
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6,467
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6,464
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6,464
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,732
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,732
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,732
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,398
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,398
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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: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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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

Excelsior College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 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.

#2

New York University

New York
1,886 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation. 65% of students get financical aid.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
1,755 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,119. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

#4

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York
1,722 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823.

#5

LIU Post

Brookville
1,682 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at LIU Post. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,069.

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo
1,223 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Touro College

New York
1,155 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,853 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#8

Lehman College

Bronx
936 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,614. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
917 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,085 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

#10

Adelphi University

Garden City
757 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $30,140. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,611 a year.

Health Professions Careers in NY

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Home Health Aides 52% $24,920
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Personal Care Aides 41% $25,990
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 37% $37,750
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Medical Assistants 35% $36,640
Physical Therapist Aides 34% $28,080
Physical Therapist Assistants 34% $54,100
Physical Therapists 33% $85,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $60,050
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Phlebotomists 29% $39,930
Massage Therapists 28% $48,340
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Athletic Trainers 28% $47,320
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Radiation Therapists 27% $97,200
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Occupational Therapists 27% $83,530
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 27% $74,830
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,030
Medical Secretaries 27% $39,220
Optometrists 26% $122,230
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $82,830
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $177,100
Occupational Therapy Aides 26% $40,740
Orthotists and Prosthetists 26% $76,040
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $31,960
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Nurse Midwives 24% $111,940
Genetic Counselors 24% $86,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 23% $41,140
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Dental Assistants 23% $38,170
Audiologists 23% $79,630
Dental Hygienists 23% $77,210
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Dentists 22% $133,640
Physicists 22% $126,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $82,170
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 22% $208,000
Therapists 21% $62,050
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $66,670
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 21% $44,610
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $63,760
Chiropractors 21% $78,960
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $41,590
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $36,970
Family and General Practitioners 19% $178,260
Physicians and Surgeons 19% $139,710
Podiatrists 19% $128,010
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $54,950
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $48,620
Dispensing Opticians 18% $56,960
Veterinarians 18% $105,560
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $36,530
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $86,990
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Dentists 18% $141,340
Clergy 18% $49,700
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Counselors 17% $47,460
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $33,050
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $43,940
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 16% $63,180
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 16% $33,970
Nursing Assistants 16% $36,610
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $43,680
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $32,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Exercise Physiologists 16% $58,980
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 15% $0
Administrative Services Managers 15% $126,080
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Dietetic Technicians 15% $41,880
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 13% $72,180
Marketing Managers 13% $172,230
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Recreational Therapists 11% $53,970
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Managers 10% $109,910
Engineers 10% $92,560
Fine Artists 10% $0
Sales Managers 10% $180,360
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860
Pharmacists 8% $124,220
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 8% $66,060
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $43,590
Psychiatric Aides 2% $44,720
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $70,100
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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