New York · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Best colleges for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences in New York

Ranked by graduate earnings

Touro University, Pace University and CUNY York College are the top bachelor's Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs in New York by graduate earnings. Touro University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $98,520, College Scorecard. Stony Brook University, Touro University and CUNY York College award the most Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences degrees in New York: 498, 225 and 180 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 55 New York colleges offer Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences and award 2,490 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program provides a comprehensive education in the diverse field of allied health professions. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that support health…

Institutions
55
offering CIP 51.00
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,490
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$34,538
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
12
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,874
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Community Health Workers
$62,140
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 6 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Touro University
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$98,52022572%$27,110$23,875
2Pace University
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$46,4585760%$29,994$27,000
3CUNY York College
Jamaica Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,83718032%—$13,488
4Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,53849876%—$20,780
5Utica University
Utica Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,0437056%$20,237$26,988
6Maria College of Albany
Albany Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$34,127830%$16,991$30,474

Top 6 certificate and associate programs

Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1North Country Community College
Saranac Lake Public · Associate degree Small program
$50,293729%—$17,110
2Excelsior University
Albany Private not-for-profit · Associate degree Online
$48,29053——$22,810
3Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Johnstown Public · Associate degree Small program
$32,4411440%—$14,160
4CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside Public · Associate degree
$26,11115724%—$7,000
5SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton Public · Associate degree
$25,2328823%—$12,000
6CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York Public · Associate degree
$22,90914225%—$6,442

Colleges awarding the most Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences degrees in New York

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Public
498$34,538
2Touro University
New York Private not-for-profit
225$98,520
3CUNY York College
Jamaica Public
180$39,837
4Utica University
Utica Private not-for-profit
70$32,043
5State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego Public
63Not reported
6Plaza College
Forest Hills Private for-profit
58Not reported
7Pace University
New York Private not-for-profit
57$46,458
8Hudson Valley Community College
Troy Public
47Not reported
9Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale Public
43Not reported
10Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady Public
36Not reported
Show the other 45 New York colleges offering Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBaysidePublic157
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew YorkPublic142
CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklynPublic133
SUNY Broome Community CollegeBinghamtonPublic88
Excelsior University (Online)AlbanyPrivate not-for-profit53
SUNY Westchester Community CollegeValhallaPublic40
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracusePublic38
Monroe UniversityBronxPrivate for-profit35
New York College of Health ProfessionsSyossetPrivate not-for-profit32
Finger Lakes Community CollegeCanandaiguaPublic31
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronxPublic30
Hofstra UniversityHempsteadPrivate not-for-profit29
CUNY Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklynPublic25
Mohawk Valley Community CollegeUticaPublic25
Rockland Community CollegeSuffernPublic25
Siena UniversityLoudonvillePrivate not-for-profit24
Suffolk County Community CollegeSeldenPublic24
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityBrooklynPublic23
St Bonaventure UniversitySaint BonaventurePrivate not-for-profit22
SUNY BrockportBrockportPublic19
Wagner CollegeStaten IslandPrivate not-for-profit19
Dominican University New YorkOrangeburgPrivate not-for-profit17
Herkimer County Community CollegeHerkimerPublic16
Ithaca CollegeIthacaPrivate not-for-profit16
SUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffaloPublic15
Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeJohnstownPublic14
Nassau Community CollegeGarden CityPublic14
Cayuga County Community CollegeAuburnPublic12
Jamestown Community CollegeJamestownPublic12
Erie Community CollegeBuffaloPublic10
New York UniversityNew YorkPrivate not-for-profit10
Keuka CollegeKeuka ParkPrivate not-for-profit8
Maria College of AlbanyAlbanyPrivate not-for-profit8
Clarkson UniversityPotsdamPrivate not-for-profit7
D'Youville UniversityBuffaloPrivate not-for-profit7
Daemen UniversityAmherstPrivate not-for-profit7
Genesee Community CollegeBataviaPublic7
North Country Community CollegeSaranac LakePublic7
SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfredPublic3
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAlbanyPrivate not-for-profit2
University of RochesterRochesterPrivate not-for-profit2
St. Joseph's University - New YorkBrooklynPrivate not-for-profit2
Iona UniversityNew RochellePrivate not-for-profit1
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochesterPrivate not-for-profit1
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillCobleskillPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Community Health Workers (SOC 21-1094).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~7,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$63,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingLearning StrategiesActive LearningReading Comprehension

What Community Health Workers earn in New York

Jobs in New York
5,800
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$62,140
median $58,130
Best-paying metro
$64,740
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Related careers

Community Health Workers
$62,140 avg · 5,800 jobs
Health Education Specialists
$67,030 avg · 4,150 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs in New York.

Which New York colleges award the most Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences degrees?+

Stony Brook University (498 graduates a year), Touro University (225 graduates a year) and CUNY York College (180 graduates a year) award the most Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences degrees in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 55 New York colleges offer Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences.

What is the best college for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences in New York?+

By graduate earnings, Touro University leads among bachelor's Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs in New York, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $98,520, College Scorecard. Pace University and CUNY York College follow. By degrees awarded, Stony Brook University is the largest, with 498 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

Which Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Touro University tops the list at $98,520. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Community Health Workers earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Community Health Workers in New York is $62,140 (median $58,130), across about 5,800 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?+

The Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program provides a comprehensive education in the diverse field of allied health professions. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that support health…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, learning strategies, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Community Health Workers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.5% growth with around 7,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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