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2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York

48 Schools Ranked
$11,389 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,736 Avg Student Debt

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 48 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York

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#1

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
$15,946 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Excelsior College to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,946 in student loans.

Excelsior College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#2

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
$5,206 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,530 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 48 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Bronx Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Students from New York who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,206 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,086. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,530 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
$34,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,850 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Molloy College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list.

Molloy does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,310. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Molloy accumulate an average of $15,850 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Molloy does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

New York University

New York, New York
$56,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,343 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at New York University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in New York.

NYU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $56,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,343 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NYU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,974 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nassau Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list.

Students from New York who attend Nassau Community College full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,130. On average, associate degree students take out $13,974 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Nassau Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Nassau Community College Report

$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,129 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Suffolk County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Suffolk County Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,740. On average, associate degree students take out $11,129 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Suffolk County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
$16,686 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,720 Avg Student Debt

Monroe College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,686 to cover tuition and fees at Monroe College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,720 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Monroe College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
$5,218 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,677 Avg Student Debt

LaGuardia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LaGuardia. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,098. Associate Degree recipients from LaGuardia accumulate an average of $10,677 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LaGuardia. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full LaGuardia Community College Report

#9

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
$5,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,854 Avg Student Debt

Kingsborough Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,132. Associate Degree recipients from KCC accumulate an average of $10,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at KCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Hostos Community College

Bronx, New York
$5,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,520 Avg Student Debt

Hostos Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

Students from New York who attend Hostos full time pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,088. Associate Degree recipients from Hostos accumulate an average of $12,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Hostos, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,973 Avg Student Debt

Hudson Valley Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking.

Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,764. Associate Degree recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $13,973 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

HVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,380 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.

Bryant & Stratton College - Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,295. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of $27,380 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Online Report

#13

Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York
$6,094 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,360 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Orange County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Orange full time pay an average of $6,094 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,470. On average, associate degree students take out $16,360 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Orange. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,093 Avg Student Debt

New York City College of Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking.

Students from New York who attend City Tech full time pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. Associate Degree recipients from City Tech accumulate an average of $12,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

City Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
$4,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,244 Avg Student Debt

Dutchess Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list.

Students from New York who attend DCC full time pay an average of $4,976 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,426. On average, associate degree students take out $13,244 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Dutchess Community College Report

#16

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
$6,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,961 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Broome landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $6,332 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Broome full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,420. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,961 in student loans.

SUNY Broome does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full SUNY Broome Report

#17

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,677 Avg Student Debt

Alfred State College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Alfred State is $8,857. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,937. Associate Degree recipients from Alfred State accumulate an average of $17,677 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Alfred State does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, New York
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,745 Avg Student Debt

North Country Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $6,562 in tuition and fees if they attend North Country Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,734. On average, associate degree students take out $18,745 in loans while pursuing their degree.

North Country Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,961 Avg Student Debt

Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they attend BMCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,050. On average, associate degree students take out $11,961 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that BMCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York
$5,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,556 Avg Student Debt

Jefferson Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

The average tuition and fees at Jefferson Community College is $5,688. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,556 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Jefferson Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

Villa Maria College

Buffalo, New York
$25,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,629 Avg Student Debt

Villa Maria College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,900 to cover tuition and fees at Villa. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,629 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Villa. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, New York
$8,741 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,276 Avg Student Debt

Morrisville State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Morrisville State College is $8,741. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,651. Associate Degree recipients from Morrisville State College accumulate an average of $20,276 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Morrisville State College. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Morrisville State College Report

#23

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York
$5,671 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,980 Avg Student Debt

Niagara County Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees if they attend Niagara County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,423. Associate Degree recipients from Niagara County Community College accumulate an average of $15,980 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Niagara County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Niagara County Community College Report

#24

Plaza College

Forest Hills, New York
$13,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,516 Avg Student Debt

Plaza College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.

If you want to attend Plaza College, expect to pay an average of $13,450 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $21,516 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Plaza College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#25

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
$6,340 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,759 Avg Student Debt

Jamestown Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jamestown Community College is $6,340. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,540. Associate Degree recipients from Jamestown Community College accumulate an average of $13,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Jamestown Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Jamestown Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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%.

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