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2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

161 Colleges
$6,559 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,615 Avg Salary

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 161 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best value programs for health professions students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Health Professions Colleges.

Top 15% Best Health Professions Schools

$5,206 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Bronx Community College the best value school in New York for health professions students. Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BCC are $5,206 a year. On average, health professions graduates from BCC take out $11,543 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$5,252 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kingsborough Community College is a great value for health professions students. KCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at KCC are $5,252 a year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at KCC take out is $8,724.

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$5,208 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hostos Community College is a great value for health professions students. Located in the city of Bronx, Hostos is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Hostos are $5,208 a year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Hostos carry an average student debtload of $10,755.

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#4

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY
$5,218 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend LaGuardia Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York list. LaGuardia is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City.

LaGuardia undergraduate students pay an average of $5,218 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Health Professions majors at LaGuardia take out an average of $11,919 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Nassau Community College

Garden City, NY
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nassau Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Nassau Community College are $6,330 a year. On average, health professions graduates from Nassau Community College take out $17,066 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY
$4,976 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Dutchess Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DCC are $4,976 per year. Health Professions majors at DCC take out an average of $15,875 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees

Suffolk County Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

Suffolk County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,270 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Suffolk County Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,000.

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$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Graduate Center are $7,410 per year. On average, health professions graduates from The Graduate Center take out $17,935 in student loans while working on their degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, The Graduate Center also is in the top 5% of our Best Health Professions Schools in New York ranking.

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$7,803 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Downstate is a small public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

SUNY Downstate undergraduate students pay an average of $7,803 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, health professions graduates from SUNY Downstate take out $25,870 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees

Hudson Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HVCC are $5,964 per year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at HVCC take out is $19,734.

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$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. BMCC is a large public school located in the large city of New York.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BMCC are $5,170 a year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from BMCC carry an average student debtload of $11,618.

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$6,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Orange County Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the small city of Middletown, SUNY Orange is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Orange are $6,094 per year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from SUNY Orange carry an average student debtload of $21,808.

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$15,620 Average Tuition & Fees

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. 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.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at New York Institute of Chinese Medicine are $15,620 per year.

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#14

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY
$6,332 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Broome landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. SUNY Broome is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Binghamton.

SUNY Broome undergraduate students pay an average of $6,332 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Health Professions majors at SUNY Broome take out an average of $21,085 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#15

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY
$8,576 Average Tuition & Fees

Farmingdale State College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale are $8,576 a year. Health Professions majors at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale take out an average of $23,611 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#16

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, NY
$5,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Watertown, Jefferson Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Jefferson Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,688 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Jefferson Community College take out is $26,257.

Full Health Professions at Jefferson Community College Report

$5,240 Average Tuition & Fees

Genesee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the distant town of Batavia, GCC is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GCC are $5,240 a year. Health Professions majors at GCC take out an average of $20,613 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY
$8,076 Average Tuition & Fees

Upstate Medical University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Upstate Medical University are $8,076 per year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at SUNY Upstate Medical University take out is $24,440.

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$5,671 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Niagara County Community College are $5,671 a year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at Niagara County Community College accumulate an average of around $19,110 in student debt.

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$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia-Greene Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Columbia-Greene Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Hudson.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia-Greene Community College are $5,616 per year. Health Professions majors at Columbia-Greene Community College take out an average of $22,259 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$5,210 Average Tuition & Fees

Queensborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

QCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,210 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at QCC take out is $14,141.

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#22

North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, NY
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, North Country Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. North Country Community College is a small public school located in the town of Saranac Lake.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Country Community College are $6,562 per year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from North Country Community College carry an average student debtload of $18,707.

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#23

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY
$7,490 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Staten Island CUNY landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Located in the city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a large student population.

CSI undergraduate students pay an average of $7,490 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at CSI take out is $15,731.

Full Health Professions at College of Staten Island CUNY Report

#23

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY
$5,662 Average Tuition & Fees

Monroe Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #23 on the list. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.

Monroe Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,662 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Health Professions majors at Monroe Community College take out an average of $17,351 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Health Professions Schools in New York award.

Rank College Location
25 New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY
26 Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY
27 Adirondack Community College Queensbury, NY
28 Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY
29 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY
30 Lehman College Bronx, NY
31 Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY
32 Hunter College New York, NY

Best Value Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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