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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a public urban institution in Brooklyn, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 286 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $109,601 a decade after enrollment.
Established
1860
Motto
To Learn, To Search, To Serve
Type
Public medical school
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
286Students
9:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$109,601Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (out-of-state)—
Median Debt at Graduation$12,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$133
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (33)
Student Body
Undergrads
286
Gender Split
83% / 17%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
8%
Race & Ethnicity
White 31%
Black 21%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 22%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$110,661
8 Years$100,169
10 Years$109,601
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$136,800
Men
$219,100
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
160Very High
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
5 mi(9 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
80 mi(139 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
190 mi(329 min)