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
- Healthcare Science (AS)
- Human Performance Studies (AS)
- Nursing (AS)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)
- Public Health (AS)
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.
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
MEAN WAGE NYS
$94,480
National Mean Wage
$68,980
MEAN WAGE NYS
$68,170
National Mean Wage
$71,410
MEAN WAGE NYS
$61,540
National Mean Wage
$64,050
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.
- Choosing Your Classes
- Exploring Career Options
- Transfer Preparedness
- Wellness
- Tutoring
- Other Support Service Referrals
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
- July 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm – Nursing Info Session
- August 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm – Nursing Info Session
- September 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm – Nursing Info Session
Contact
Interim Dean:
Sara Annunziato
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School Office:
Technology Center,
Room 8210
NursingHealthAndWellness
Phone: 845-574-4222