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51,567 students earned Health Professions degrees in New York in the <nil> year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14,380
Associate Degree 11,258
Master’s Degree 10,606
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6,204
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6,204
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6,147
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6,147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6,147
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,523
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,449
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,449

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New York

1,587,710 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New York

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $72,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Excelsior University

Albany
1,937 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,166 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $67,211 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

New York University

New York
1,886 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
58,226 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,565.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
1,755 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,608 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,357. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

#4

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York
1,722 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
33,776 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $12,836.

#5

LIU Post

Brookville
1,682 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,191 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,460. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo
1,223 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,332 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,344.

#7

Touro College

New York
1,155 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,222 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#8

Lehman College

Bronx
936 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
14,392 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,948 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
917 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
8,772 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. An average student at Mercy will pay a net price of $14,211. Graduates earn an average $40,371 after graduation.

#10

Adelphi University

Garden City
757 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,520 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 32% of the teachers are full time.

Health Professions Careers in NY

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Home Health Aides 52% $24,920
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Personal Care Aides 41% $25,990
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 37% $37,750
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Medical Assistants 35% $36,640
Physical Therapist Aides 34% $28,080
Physical Therapist Assistants 34% $54,100
Physical Therapists 33% $85,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $60,050
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Phlebotomists 29% $39,930
Massage Therapists 28% $48,340
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Athletic Trainers 28% $47,320
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Radiation Therapists 27% $97,200
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Occupational Therapists 27% $83,530
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 27% $74,830
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,030
Medical Secretaries 27% $39,220
Optometrists 26% $122,230
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $82,830
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $177,100
Occupational Therapy Aides 26% $40,740
Orthotists and Prosthetists 26% $76,040
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $31,960
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Nurse Midwives 24% $111,940
Genetic Counselors 24% $86,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 23% $41,140
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Dental Assistants 23% $38,170
Audiologists 23% $79,630
Dental Hygienists 23% $77,210
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Dentists 22% $133,640
Physicists 22% $126,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $82,170
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 22% $208,000
Therapists 21% $62,050
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $66,670
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 21% $44,610
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $63,760
Chiropractors 21% $78,960
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $41,590
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $36,970
Family and General Practitioners 19% $178,260
Physicians and Surgeons 19% $139,710
Podiatrists 19% $128,010
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $48,620
Dispensing Opticians 18% $56,960
Veterinarians 18% $105,560
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $36,530
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $86,990
Dentists 18% $141,340
Clergy 18% $49,700
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Counselors 17% $47,460
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $33,050
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $43,940
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 16% $63,180
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 16% $33,970
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $43,680
Nursing Assistants 16% $36,610
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $32,580
Exercise Physiologists 16% $58,980
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 15% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Administrative Services Managers 15% $126,080
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Dietetic Technicians 15% $41,880
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 13% $72,180
Marketing Managers 13% $172,230
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Recreational Therapists 11% $53,970
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Managers 10% $109,910
Engineers 10% $92,560
Fine Artists 10% $0
Sales Managers 10% $180,360
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860
Pharmacists 8% $124,220
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 8% $66,060
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $43,590
Psychiatric Aides 2% $44,720
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $70,100
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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