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2023 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

83 Schools Ranked

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The Most Popular Doctor's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 83 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

1,502 Total Awards
$52,924 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in New York. Located in New York, New York, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,502 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Columbia does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#2

New York University

New York, New York
1,489 Total Awards
$38,206 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for students working on their doctor’s degree. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 1,489 students in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NYU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
1,001 Total Awards
$14,388 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University at Buffalo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New York. This large public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 1,001 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at University at Buffalo. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
777 Total Awards
$30,006 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Cornell University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New York. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 777 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Cornell. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
661 Total Awards
$13,838 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New York. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 661 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at SUNY Stony Brook. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Stony Brook University Report

616 Total Awards
$31,516 Average Tuition & Fees

St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Queens, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 616 students in 2020-2021.

Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at STJ. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Full St John’s University - New York Report

#7

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
526 Total Awards
$23,846 Average Tuition & Fees

Fordham University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Bronx, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 526 students in 2020-2021.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

Fordham U does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
431 Total Awards
$28,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Hofstra University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Hofstra is located in Hempstead, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 431 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Hofstra. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Touro College

New York, New York
658 Total Awards
$13,258 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Touro College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Touro is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 658 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Touro does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
395 Total Awards
$35,150 Average Tuition & Fees

Yeshiva University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Yeshiva is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 395 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Yeshiva does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
374 Total Awards
$47,541 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Rochester did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 374 students in 2020-2021.

Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at University of Rochester, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 64% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Rochester Report

#12

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
359 Total Awards
$10,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in New York, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 359 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

One thing to take note of is that The Graduate Center does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full The Graduate Center, CUNY Report

#13

Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn, New York
357 Total Awards
$65,124 Average Tuition & Fees

Brooklyn Law School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Brooklyn Law School is a small private not-for-profit school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 357 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
312 Total Awards
$42,954 Average Tuition & Fees

Syracuse University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Syracuse, New York, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 312 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Syracuse. In fact, around 31% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Syracuse University Report

#15

New York Law School

New York, New York
308 Total Awards

New York Law School landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. New York Law School is located in New York, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 308 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
282 Total Awards
$23,044 Average Tuition & Fees

LIU Post landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Brookville, New York. It awarded 282 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that LIU Post does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 35% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
264 Total Awards
$34,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Pace University - New York came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 264 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Pace University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

New York Medical College

Valhalla, New York
259 Total Awards
$25,524 Average Tuition & Fees

New York Medical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. New York Medical College is located in Valhalla, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 259 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at New York Medical College. In fact, around 40% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York
251 Total Awards
$12,316 Average Tuition & Fees

Upstate Medical University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 251 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at SUNY Upstate Medical University. In fact, around 43% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Upstate Medical University Report

237 Total Awards
$11,973 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 237 students in 2020-2021.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SUNY Downstate. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
233 Total Awards
$13,780 Average Tuition & Fees

Binghamton University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Located in Vestal, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 233 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Binghamton University. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Binghamton University Report

198 Total Awards

Albert Einstein College of Medicine came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 198 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 8% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Albert Einstein College of Medicine Report

189 Total Awards
$25,835 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Albany, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 189 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Albany College of Pharmacy. In fact, around 56% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

CUNY School of Law

Long Island City, New York
188 Total Awards

With a ranking of #24, CUNY School of Law did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. CUNY Law is a very small public school situated in Long Island City, New York. It awarded 188 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at CUNY Law, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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186 Total Awards
$30,056 Average Tuition & Fees

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a small private not-for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 186 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 2% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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