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Educated Professionals Enhance the Health and Wellness of our Community

We are improving the life-long wellness of our community, not simply through acute care but preventative measures to increase health equity and shape our community’s health and lifestyle choices. Our students receive a quality education and individualized advisement to significantly aid in healthier physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental behaviors.

Degree and Certificate Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Students interested in Nursing should enroll in the Healthcare Science degree. Students interested in Pre-Med, Pre-Vet and Pre-Dentistry should enroll in the Natural and Physical Science degree. Students interested in Physical Therapy should enroll in either the Human Performance Studies or Natural and Physical Science degree.

Microcredential Offerings

CAREER OUTLOOK

Mean salary information is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculations from May 2023. Entry-level requirements may include a bachelor’s degree.

$106,620

Registered Nurse

MEAN WAGE NYS
$94,480
National Mean Wage

$68,980

Occupational Therapy Assistant

MEAN WAGE NYS
$68,170
National Mean Wage

$71,410

Athletic Trainer

MEAN WAGE NYS
$61,540
National Mean Wage

$64,050

Healthcare Social Worker

MEAN WAGE NYS 
$67,430
National Mean Wage

Our Students Stand Out

“The Human Performance Studies program prepared me well to earn a degree from Stony Brook University and to enter the exciting field of athletic training.”

Kimberly Garcia

School of Nursing, Health and Wellness
Clinical Athletic Trainer, New York Presbyterian Medical Group Orthopedics

STUDENT SUCCESS Team

We want you to feel supported throughout your experience at RCC. We know that this is a new and exciting time for you, and you might need help figuring it all out. At RCC, you will have a Student Success Team made up of faculty, First Year Seminar (FYS), and Student Success advisors who specialize in the School of Business and Professional Studies.

During your first semester, you will get to know your faculty, FYS, Student Success advisors at RCC. Our Student Success page has more information about how to prepare to see your Student Success Team.

Current Students:

Admissions Information Sessions

Join one of our live Admissions Information Sessions to find out more about RCC, the benefits of a community college and how to apply to the College, financial aid, student activities and so much more.

Upcoming Program Info Sessions

  • January 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm – Nursing In-person Info Session
  • February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm – Nursing In-person Info Session

Contact

Stephen Burke, Interim Associate Provost
Curriculum Development, Faculty Engagement, and Academic Support Services
[email protected]

School Office:
Technology Center,
Room 8210
NursingHealthAndWellness@sunyrockland.edu
Phone: 845-574-4222