SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, New York 11203-2098
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (33)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University was founded in 1860 as the Long Island College of Medicine.
- •The site where the SUNY Downstate Medical Center stands was purchased in 1946.
- •In 1950, the state university merged with Long Island College Hospital to form SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium