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2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York

11 Schools Ranked
$20,944 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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 Basic Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in New York to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
$39,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named New York Institute of Technology the best school in New York for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,760 to cover tuition and fees at NYIT. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NYIT. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full New York Institute of Technology Report

#2

New York University

New York, New York
$56,500 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $56,500 to cover tuition and fees at NYU. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NYU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
$50,951 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 11 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list.

The average tuition and fees at RIT is $50,951. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at RIT, 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 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Graduate Center, CUNY is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend The Graduate Center full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,360.

If you are interested in distance education, The Graduate Center is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#5

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
$30,576 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St. Joseph’s College - New York. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York list.

SJC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,576. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SJC. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
$7,630 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Empire State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York ranking.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Empire full time pay an average of $7,630 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,540.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Empire does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full SUNY Empire State College Report

#7

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
$4,976 Average Tuition & Fees

Dutchess Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $4,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,426.

One thing to take note of is that DCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Dutchess Community College Report

$6,625 Average Tuition & Fees

Tompkins Cortland Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York ranking.

Students from New York who attend Tompkins Cortland full time pay an average of $6,625 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,280.

Tompkins Cortland does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 Tompkins Cortland Community College Report

#9

Mildred Elley Albany

Albany, New York
$13,873 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Mildred Elley Albany did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

If you want to attend Mildred Elley Albany, expect to pay an average of $13,873 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Mildred Elley Albany does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
$6,340 Average Tuition & Fees

Jamestown Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New York ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jamestown Community College is $6,340. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,540.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Jamestown Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Jamestown Community College Report

#11

SUNY Ulster

Stone Ridge, New York
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Ulster did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Ulster. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,620.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Ulster. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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