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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York

83 Schools Ranked
$10,351 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,736 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 83 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
1,600 Total Awards
$15,946 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior College the most popular school in New York for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 1,600 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $15,946 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Borough of Manhattan Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list. BMCC is a fairly large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 457 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BMCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,050. On average, associate degree students take out $11,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at BMCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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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#3

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
447 Total Awards
$5,210 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,876 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 83 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Queensborough Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Queensborough Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bayside, New York that handed out 447 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at QCC is $5,210. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,876 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at QCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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382 Total Awards
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,093 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York City College of Technology is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 382 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees if they attend City Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,270. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,093 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

City Tech 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. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

ASA College

Brooklyn, New York
373 Total Awards
$12,728 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,016 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 83 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, ASA College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the small private for-profit school awarded 373 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at ASA Institute is $12,728. 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 $20,016 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, ASA Institute is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#5

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

New York, New York
373 Total Awards
$21,086 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,942 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 83 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Helene Fuld College of Nursing landed the # 5 spot on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 373 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,086 to cover tuition and fees at HFCN. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from HFCN accumulate an average of $27,942 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Trocaire College

Buffalo, New York
371 Total Awards
$18,700 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,225 Avg Student Debt

Trocaire College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Trocaire College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 371 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Trocaire, expect to pay an average of $18,700 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,225 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Online courses are available at Trocaire, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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

With a ranking of #8, Suffolk County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Selden, New York, and it awarded 366 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,740. Associate Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $11,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Suffolk County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

SUNY Broome

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

SUNY Broome ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Binghamton, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 337 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,332 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Broome full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,420. On average, associate degree students take out $17,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Broome does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

LaGuardia Community College

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

LaGuardia Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Long Island City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 327 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LaGuardia is $5,218. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,098. On average, associate degree students take out $10,677 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able 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.

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#11

Kingsborough Community College

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

Kingsborough Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list. KCC is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 316 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they attend KCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,132. On average, associate degree students take out $10,854 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that KCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Nassau Community College

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

Nassau Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Garden City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 313 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nassau Community College is $6,330. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,130. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,974 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Nassau Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Bronx Community College

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

Bronx Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Bronx, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 308 students in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,206 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,086. Associate Degree recipients from BCC accumulate an average of $12,530 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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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#14

Monroe College

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

Monroe College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 275 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Monroe College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,686. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,720 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Monroe College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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267 Total Awards
$18,075 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,811 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Staten Island, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 267 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island is $18,075. 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 $25,811 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

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

Hudson Valley Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list. HVCC is a public institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 265 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,764. On average, associate degree students take out $13,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

Full Hudson Valley Community College Report

#17

St Paul's School of Nursing - Queens

Rego Park, New York
257 Total Awards
$21,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,735 Avg Student Debt

St Paul’s School of Nursing - Queens did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Rego Park, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 257 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend St Paul’s School of Nursing - Queens, expect to pay an average of $21,270 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,735 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

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

With a ranking of #18, Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is located in Orchard Park, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 256 associate degrees to qualified students.

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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,380 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Bryant & Stratton College - Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#19

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
247 Total Awards
$5,662 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,404 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Monroe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Rochester, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 247 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees if they attend Monroe Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,368. On average, associate degree students take out $14,404 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Monroe Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Monroe Community College Report

#20

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
223 Total Awards
$5,722 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,561 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 223 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees if they attend Erie Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,769. On average, associate degree students take out $14,561 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Erie 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Mildred Elley NYC

New York, New York
217 Total Awards
$15,381 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Mildred Elley NYC did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school handed out 217 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Mildred Elley NYC, expect to pay an average of $15,381 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mildred Elley NYC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Mildred Elley NYC Report

#22

Orange County Community College

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

Orange County Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Orange is located in Middletown, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 180 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $6,094 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Orange full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,470. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,360 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Orange. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

Hostos Community College

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

Hostos Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 176 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees if they attend Hostos full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,088. On average, associate degree students take out $12,520 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Hostos 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. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Hostos Community College Report

#24

Niagara County Community College

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

Niagara County Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Sanborn, New York, the small public school awarded 167 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees if they attend Niagara County Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,423. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,980 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Niagara County Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

St. Joseph's College of Nursing

Syracuse, New York
167 Total Awards
$22,569 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,061 Avg Student Debt

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 167 students in 2020-2021.

St Joseph’s College of Nursing does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,569. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,061 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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