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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in New York

102 Schools Ranked
$44,616 Average Earnings
$19,965 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 102 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in New York

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$62,754 Average Earnings

Our 2023 rankings named Teachers College at Columbia University the best school in New York for healthcare students working on their degree.

Once they receive their degree, Teachers College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $62,754 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
$58,705 Average Earnings
$20,421 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 102 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $20,421 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Excelsior College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,705 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
$48,933 Average Earnings
$17,697 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Yeshiva University is a great place for healthcare students.

On average, students take out $17,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $288, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Yeshiva graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,933 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
$62,835 Average Earnings
$26,358 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wagner College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,358 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $423 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Wagner graduates make an average of $62,835 annually.

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#5

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
$52,565 Average Earnings
$24,793 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Marist College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in New York.

On average, students take out $24,793 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $597 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Marist, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,565 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
$39,872 Average Earnings
$21,187 Avg Student Debt

Ithaca College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in New York ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,187 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $602 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ithaca graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,872 during the early year of their career.

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#7

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
$61,344 Average Earnings
$20,379 Avg Student Debt

The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from The Graduate Center accumulate an average of $20,379 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from The Graduate Center, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $61,344 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
$55,942 Average Earnings
$26,757 Avg Student Debt

Molloy College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,757 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $522.After graduating from Molloy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,942 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
$33,005 Average Earnings
$12,530 Avg Student Debt

Bronx Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

Degree recipients from BCC accumulate an average of $12,530 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, BCC graduates make an average of $33,005 annually.

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#10

New York University

New York, New York
$59,064 Average Earnings
$21,688 Avg Student Debt

New York University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #10 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,688 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $754. Once they receive their degree, NYU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,064 during the early year of their career.

Full New York University Report

#11

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
$54,478 Average Earnings
$21,495 Avg Student Debt

University of Rochester ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,495 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $403. Once they receive their degree, University of Rochester graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $54,478 during the early year of their career.

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$70,610 Average Earnings
$23,258 Avg Student Debt

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,258 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $567.After graduating from Columbia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $70,610 during the early years of their career.

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#13

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
$55,767 Average Earnings
$24,356 Avg Student Debt

New York Institute of Technology ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

Degree recipients from NYIT accumulate an average of $24,356 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $549, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NYIT, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,767 during the early years of their career.

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#14

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
$46,441 Average Earnings
$25,122 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Adelphi University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Adelphi accumulate an average of $25,122 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $564, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Adelphi graduates make an average of $46,441 annually.

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#15

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
$46,547 Average Earnings
$20,033 Avg Student Debt

Farmingdale State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in New York ranking.

On average, students take out $20,033 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $89, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,547 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
$58,966 Average Earnings
$25,679 Avg Student Debt

Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $25,679 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $428 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, RIT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,966 during the early year of their career.

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#17

St. John Fisher College

Rochester, New York
$48,505 Average Earnings
$24,140 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, St. John Fisher College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Fisher accumulate an average of $24,140 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $422 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Fisher graduates make an average of $48,505 annually.

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#18

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Bronx, New York
$50,011 Average Earnings
$32,803 Avg Student Debt

College of Mount Saint Vincent ranked #18 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,803 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $419. During the early years of their career, Mount Saint Vincent graduates make an average of $50,011 annually.

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#19

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
$54,517 Average Earnings
$25,991 Avg Student Debt

Pace University - New York landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,991 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $604 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Pace University graduates make an average of $54,517 annually.

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#20

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York
$67,671 Average Earnings
$24,145 Avg Student Debt

Clarkson University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

Degree recipients from Clarkson accumulate an average of $24,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $496, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Clarkson, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $67,671 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, New York
$49,146 Average Earnings
$23,708 Avg Student Debt

Le Moyne College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

Degree recipients from LeMoyne accumulate an average of $23,708 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $385. Once they receive their degree, LeMoyne graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,146 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
$33,894 Average Earnings
$13,974 Avg Student Debt

Nassau Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from Nassau Community College accumulate an average of $13,974 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Nassau Community College graduates make an average of $33,894 annually.

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#23

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
$32,999 Average Earnings
$11,692 Avg Student Debt

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

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,692 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Suffolk County Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,999 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Touro College

New York, New York
$58,965 Average Earnings
$20,597 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Touro College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,597 in student loans.After graduating from Touro, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,965 during the early years of their career.

Full Touro College Report

#25

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
$53,237 Average Earnings
$21,235 Avg Student Debt

Stony Brook University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $21,235 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $156 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SUNY Stony Brook graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,237 during the early year of their career.

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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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