College of Health Professions

Be Job-Ready With the Right Healthcare Graduate Degree

We’ll help you explore your academic and professional opportunities with a master’s degree in nursing.

Earn your master's degree from one of New York’s most established schools for healthcare education and step into a rewarding, well-paying career in one of today’s fastest-growing fields.

Our graduate programs in nursing, public health, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy and other allied health areas combine hands-on experience, clinical training, and flexible learning formats to prepare you for real-world impact.

Designed with working professionals in mind, our online and hybrid courses give you individualized support and access to state-of-the-art resources, on campus and beyond.

Explore what sets the College of Health Professions’ graduate programs apart and how they can help you take the next step in your healthcare career.

Get a head start on your career with our exceptional first-time licensure and certification pass rates.
Gain real-life experience through clinical placements at top hospital systems, urgent care centers, and healthcare facilities in New York City and the surrounding area.
Live and learn in state-of-the-art academic, research, residential, and athletic facilities at our Westchester campus.
Our clinical affiliations with leading hospital systems, urgent care centers, and other healthcare facilities ensure you’re getting the best experience and preparation for your clinical training programs.
Train in our Centers for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation, featuring the latest in high-fidelity clinical simulation technology—available on both campuses.
Enjoy flexible online and hybrid programs designed with the working professional in mind.

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Learn more about how a nursing degree can transform your career.

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Best Healthcare Job — Nurse Practitioner (Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

$129,480

Average salary for College of Health Professions master's-level graduates —Pace University Career Services

99%

of 2024 College of Health Professions master's level graduates are employed, continuing their education or pursuing service

Best Physician Assistant School in New York City. – Bestvalueschools.org

Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in New York. – Best Colleges

Top 9%

of colleges that provide return on investment for Nursing Majors. – PayScale.com

Specialized skills and practical experience

What you will find in our CHP general nursing master’s programs:

Flexible course timing and online learning options
Highly skilled and dedicated faculty
A degree from a university with a reputation for job-ready graduates
A network of alumni who can help you on your path to success

Join a Network of Healthcare Leaders

Every student at Pace gains access and exposure to our network of over 200 leading health care facilities in the NY area, including:

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Lenox Hill Hospital
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Mount Sinai South Nassau
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital
NYU Langone Health
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
NYU Winthrop Hospital
Orange Regional Medical Center
Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
White Plains Hospital Medical Center
Westchester Medical Center

“Much of my nursing education has been completed at Pace because of my experience with the faculty. They supported me through various challenges, particularly during my DNP program while simultaneously working and engaged in military training.”

– Mary Riddle, DNP, ’24, ’16, ’13

Accreditation for the College of Health Professions

Communication Sciences And Disorders, MS

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) program at Pace University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Lienhard School of Nursing

The master’s degree program in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Pace University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Nutrition And Dietetics, MS

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program has been registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®).

Occupational Therapy, MS

The MSOT Program has been granted full accreditation by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and is fully accredited  by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant NYC

The Pace University–Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program complies with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) Standards and has been granted  Accreditation-Continued status.

Physician Assistant Pleasantville

The  Pace University Physician Assistant Program-Pleasantville complies with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) Standards and has been granted  Accreditation-Continued status.

About College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Pace University is dedicated to creating innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the healthcare system.

Our graduates are prepared for impactful careers in healthcare practice, health-related research, or as educators, through small classes and hands-on learning at our two New York campuses and in partnership with leading area healthcare facilities.

Explore your opportunities with a graduate degree from the College of Health Professions

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