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2023 Best Health Professions Schools in New York

161 Colleges
$55,615 Avg Salary
$21,367 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Health Professions is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 45,482 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 161 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health Professions Schools in New York

Check out the health professions programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 15% Best Health Professions Schools

Our analysis found New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine to be the best school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the large suburb of Mineola, New York Institute of Chinese Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Center for Allied Health Education is a great place for health professions students. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Center for Allied Health Education is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Center for Allied Health Education carry an average student debtload of $19,413. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $331.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Weill Cornell Medical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, Weill Cornell Medical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Albany Medical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in New York list. AMC Albany is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Albany.

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Out of the 161 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Helene Fuld College of Nursing landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New York, HFCN is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at HFCN accumulate an average of around $33,485 in student debt.

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Arnot Ogden Medical Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #6 on the list. Arnot Ogden Medical Center is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Elmira.

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of New York, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Teachers College at Columbia University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ranked #9 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Albany College of Pharmacy take out is $27,000.

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With a ranking of #10, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. SUNY Downstate is a small public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

On average, health professions graduates from SUNY Downstate take out $25,870 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#11

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Excelsior College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Albany.

Health Professions majors at Excelsior College take out an average of $24,584 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Yeshiva University

New York, NY

Yeshiva University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large city of New York, Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#13

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in New York list. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

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#14

Wagner College

Staten Island, NY

With a ranking of #14, Wagner College did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Located in the city of Staten Island, Wagner is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, health professions graduates from Wagner take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $495.

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#15

Access Careers

Hempstead, NY

Access Careers ranked #15 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in New York list. Access Careers is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hempstead.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Access Careers carry an average student debtload of $6,276.

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#16

New York Medical College

Valhalla, NY

New York Medical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, health professions graduates from New York Medical College take out $19,596 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#17

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

Upstate Medical University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at SUNY Upstate Medical University take out is $24,440.

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#18

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

With a ranking of #18, Marist College did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Marist is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.

Health Professions majors at Marist take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#19

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Health Professions majors at Ithaca take out an average of $24,158 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #20, St Paul’s School of Nursing - Queens did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. St Paul's School of Nursing - Queens is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Rego Park.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at St Paul's School of Nursing - Queens take out is $21,799. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.

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#21

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

With a ranking of #21, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.

On average, health professions graduates from The Graduate Center take out $17,935 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#22

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Molloy take out is $29,843. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $365.

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Bronx Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large city of Bronx, BCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, health professions graduates from BCC take out $11,543 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#24

Hunter Business School

Levittown, NY

Hunter Business School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Levittown, Hunter Business School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Hunter Business School accumulate an average of around $15,392 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $49, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the state of New York that almost earned our Best Health Professions Schools in New York award.

Rank College Location
25 New York University New York, NY
26 Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY
27 New York Chiropractic College Seneca Falls, NY
28 Western Suffolk BOCES Northport, NY
29 Westchester School for Dental Assistant Elmsford, NY
30 Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, NY
31 University of Rochester Rochester, NY
32 Career School of NY Staten Island, NY

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 12,728
Pennsylvania 32,882
Maryland 10,796
Delaware 2,277
District of Columbia 3,705

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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