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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Brooklyn, NY·Public·286 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $169,600 within 10 years.

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286
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Grad Rate
$169,600
Earnings
10 yr
$12,500
Debt

About This School

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York with approximately 286 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $169,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a public medical school in Brooklyn, New York City. The university includes the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies and School of Public Health.

The numbers here are striking — with median earnings of $169,600 a decade out and median debt of just $12,500, graduates are seeing an exceptional return on investment compared to almost any other institution. This is a highly specialized health sciences school with a tiny undergraduate enrollment of 286, so it's worth considering only if you're committed to a clinical or medical career path, not a place to explore majors. If that focus fits your goals, it's a financially smart choice with serious career outcomes to back it up.

Founded
1860
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Gary WrightAlexander Skene

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants8%
Median debt at graduation$12,500

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$169,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$80,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$169,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 13.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black21%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian22%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (286 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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