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About the College of Health Professions

About the College of Health Professions

College of Health Professions

Academic Building
790 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315.464.6560
Fax: 315.464.6895

Formed in 1971 (with Health Profession programs dating back to 1956 on the campus), the College of Health Professions is an upper-division college.

We offer 13 exciting programs that lead to graduates earning either a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Master of Science, or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS

Curriculum

The College of Health Professions offers undergraduate transfer programs and graduate programs (prerequisites for these courses are listed under individual program pages). The college also has a strong Arts and Sciences Department which contributes to a broad-based education.

In keeping with Upstate’s mission, our close ties with community agencies provide students with opportunities for civic engagement, volunteerism and service learning. The college’s close alliance with nearly 400 hospitals and clinical sites provides students with cutting-edge, hands-on experience that prepares them for real-world settings.


Our Academic Strengths

Student-to-FTE Faculty Ratio w/Adjuncts
Cardiovascular Perfusion 8:1 8:1
Medical Imaging 12:1 11:1
Clinical Lab/Med Tech 8:1 6:1
Physical Therapy 10:1 7:1
Physician Assistant 12:1 7:1
Radiation Therapy 12:1 7:1
Respiratory Therapy 6:1 1:1
Behavior Analysis Studies 1:1 1:1
CHP Total 9:1 5:1

*Ratios rounded to the nearest whole student

Job Placement Rates

Program Percentage Year Range Months After Graduation
Behavior Analysis Studies 89%
Clinical Perfusion MS 100% 2018-2022 12 months
Medical Biotechnology BS 93% 2018-2023 6 months
Radiography 100% 2018-2022 12 months
CT/MRI 100% 2017-2021
Medical Technology BS 100% 2019-2023 6 months
Physical Therapy DPT 100% 2015-2023 6 months
Physician Assistant MS 100% 2019-2023 4 months
Radiation Therapy BS/BPS 100% 2018-2022 12 months
Respiratory Therapy 91% 2018-2022 12 months
Ultrasound BS/BPS 100% 2017-2021 12 months
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