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Health Sciences & Services Schools in New York

2,259 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health Sciences & Services major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in New York

Health Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,279
Associate Degree 914
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, a health science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in New York

11,230 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in New York

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $44,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

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

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. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,857. 84% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#3

Touro College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

#4

York College

Jamaica
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,784 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,646. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,733 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#6

SUNY Broome

Binghamton
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,386 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,344 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,043.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,532. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#8

Utica College

Utica
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,297 after earning their degree at this institution.

78 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.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in NY

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Allied Health Services 1,660

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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