SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a public 4-year college in Brooklyn, New York with 293 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University tuition, cost and net price
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $121,614 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,500 in federal student loans.
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University majors and what graduates earn
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) ($114,061).
All 3 majors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 20 | $89,909 | $114,061 | n/a |
| Nursing | 109 | $117,590 | $108,786 | $15,000 |
| Health professions, general | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
13 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
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| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 206 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 136 | $131,478 | $28,280 |
| Public health | Master's | 91 | $67,967 | $28,695 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 40 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 33 | $82,248 | $51,431 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 30 | $132,368 | $76,930 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 26 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | 20 | $105,364 | n/a |
| Public health | Professional doctorate | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Neuroscience | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 293 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 79% women, 22% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
How much do SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $121,614 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.