Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is in the top 5% of the country for health professions. Specifically, it ranked #132 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University handed out 155 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $98,872 a year. This is higher than $98,872, the median for all majors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
To complete a bachelor’s at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, health professions students accumulate a median of $24,882 in student loans. This is higher than $24,882, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,822 | $18,910 |
| Fees | $752 | $752 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University were White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
The health professions program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 287 |
| Medicine | 206 |
| Public Health | 102 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 59 |
| Allied Health Professions | 50 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 26 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 20 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 7 |