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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York

229 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 229 schools in New York to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges.

#1

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior College the most popular school in New York for health professions students. Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Albany.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Excelsior College carry an average student debt load of $24,584.

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#2

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York list. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

On average, health professions graduates from NYU take out $22,586 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $681, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Stony Brook University is a great place for health professions students. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

Health Professions majors at SUNY Stony Brook take out an average of $22,329 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for health professions students. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend LIU Post. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York list. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at LIU Post accumulate an average of around $25,704 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $501.

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#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from University at Buffalo take out $24,538 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $230, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Touro College

New York, NY

Touro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. Touro is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Health Professions majors at Touro take out an average of $23,813 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #8 on the list. Lehman is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bronx.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Lehman carry an average student debt load of $14,029.

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#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry.

Health Professions majors at Mercy take out an average of $27,856 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $196.

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#10

Hunter Business School

Levittown, NY

With a ranking of #10, Hunter Business School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the 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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#11

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

Adelphi University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York list. Adelphi is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Adelphi take out is $26,161. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $475, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #12, Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orchard Park.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of around $30,122 in student debt.

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#13

Utica College

Utica, NY

Utica College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Utica College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Utica.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Utica College take out is $28,437. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $347.

Full Health Professions at Utica College Report

#14

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Hofstra accumulate an average of around $25,043 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $620.

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#15

D'Youville College

Buffalo, NY

D’Youville College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #15 on the list. D'Youville College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at D'Youville College accumulate an average of around $32,231 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $195.

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Downstate is a small public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at SUNY Downstate accumulate an average of around $25,870 in student debt.

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#17

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

With a ranking of #17, Monroe College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Monroe College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Bronx.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Monroe College carry an average student debt load of $20,393. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $123.

Full Health Professions at Monroe College Report

#18

Pace University - New York

New York, NY

Pace University - New York came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Pace University carry an average student debt load of $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $487, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy is a private not-for-profit school 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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St John’s University - New York landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from STJ take out $26,992 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $644.

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#21

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

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

While working on their degree, health professions majors at The Graduate Center accumulate an average of around $17,935 in student debt.

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New York City College of Technology landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. City Tech is a large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

On average, health professions graduates from City Tech take out $11,768 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#23

Access Careers

Hempstead, NY

Access Careers came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in New York ranking. Access Careers is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Access Careers take out is $6,276.

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#24

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

With a ranking of #24, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at University of Rochester accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $546, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#25

ASA College

Brooklyn, NY

With a ranking of #25, ASA College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. ASA Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

Health Professions majors at ASA Institute take out an average of $17,475 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#26

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY
#27

Hunter College

New York, NY
#29

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY
#31

York College

Jamaica, NY
#32

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY
#33

New Age Training

New York, NY
#34

New York Medical College

Valhalla, NY

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
35 St. John Fisher College Rochester, NY
36 Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY
37 Mildred Elley NYC New York, NY
38 SUNY Broome Binghamton, NY
39 Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York, NY
40 LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
41 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
42 Dominican College of Blauvelt Orangeburg, NY
43 Binghamton University Vestal, NY
44 Allen School - Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY
44 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Professions Schools 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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