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With a long history of educating the health professions workforce, Russell Sage College is a trusted name in the field and where employers look for qualified candidates. We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across several disciplines.
Explore our programs by entering the undergraduate or graduate portals, but first, learn more about why Russell Sage is the place to pursue your degree so you can build a career in health care.
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Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Agree to Pursue Strategic Merger
The Leader in Health Professions in the Capital Region
Creating one of the region’s largest private institutions for higher education with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge.
Russell Sage College is the region’s premier institution for the health professions, offering the most comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Why does that matter?
Affordability at Russell Sage College
You invest in us, and we invest in you.
We’re among the most affordable private colleges in New York state, and have been ranked among the top 25 in the nation for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report six years in a row.
Meanwhile, tuition for our graduate programs is less than most private colleges and universities and is competitive with public institutions.
Graduate students, we value your time.
We understand that cost, format, and time to completion help you to realize your graduate school dreams, and so we’ve created highly affordable and flexible degree programs, including online and hybrid options.
Undergraduate Health Sciences Degrees
Explore our undergraduate programs in health sciences:
8 Total Results
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), B.S. (Bachelor of Science), Minor
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Albany Campus, Troy Campus
Internships
Conduct scientific research with a faculty mentor or intern at a hospital, medical facility, or other agency.
Careers and Graduate Studies
Graduates of Russell Sage College’s Biology program become doctors, physician assistants, physical therapists, educators and they work in research. Biology majors may also work in government, business, public health or even science journalism.
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
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Albany Campus, Troy Campus
Internships
Health Sciences majors have completed internships in physical and occupational therapy settings, personal training, college athletic departments and more.
Careers
Health Sciences majors go on to have careers as physical therapists, occupational therapists and more.
B.S. (Bachelor of Science), M.S. (Master of Science)
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Online, Troy Campus
Advanced Options for Nurses
Graduates assume leadership roles within organizations that influence home health care delivery and the welfare of society.
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
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Troy Campus
Clinical Rotations
You’ll be introduced to faculty-directed clinicals in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. After you gain experience there, you’ll transition to a variety of clinical settings, including acute and community-based care of the adult (including geriatric), pediatric, maternal/child (including labor and delivery), psychiatric and community populations.
In the last semester of your capstone practicum, you’ll have the unique opportunity to select an expanded clinical rotation (240 hours) with a patient population of interest. This real-world experience is invaluable and better prepares students for an exciting nursing career.
In the last semester of your capstone practicum, you’ll have the unique opportunity to select an expanded clinical rotation (240 hours) with a patient population of interest. This real-world experience is invaluable and better prepares students for an exciting nursing career.
Careers
After you graduate from the program, you’ll be eligible to take the initial NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Once you successfully pass, you’ll be able to pursue job opportunities across the country. Approximately 95-98% of Russell Sage nursing graduates are employed in diverse health care settings.
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
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Troy Campus
Careers
Students go on to pursue Dietetic Internships, which is the next step to becoming an RD. Registered Dietitians work as part of medical teams to administer medical nutrition therapy in hospitals, private practice or other health care facilities.
Graduates also go on to work as community nutrition/health educators, teachers, writers, food and drug inspectors, chefs and much more.
Graduates also go on to work as community nutrition/health educators, teachers, writers, food and drug inspectors, chefs and much more.
B.S. (Bachelor of Science), Minor
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Albany Campus, Troy Campus
Externships
Build your resume and professional network at an internship aligned with your career goals.
Careers and Graduate Studies
Psychology graduates find rewarding and meaningful work in human services and health care, government, education, business, law and more.
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
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Albany Campus, Troy Campus
The Speech and Language Center
The Speech and Language Center at Russell Sage seeks to empower people with communication disorders and other speech needs. The initial clinical program, the Aphasia Center at Russell Sage, opened in July 2024, with the Gender-Affirming Voice Program launching in February, 2025.
Careers and Graduate Studies
Students will be well-positioned to enter a master’s degree program in speech-language pathology. Once students complete a master’s program and secure licensure, they will find rich job opportunities, as the demand for SLPs nationally is rising.
Graduate Health Sciences Degrees
Explore our graduate programs in health sciences:
13 Total Results
M.S. (Master of Science)
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Online
Internships
Dietetic Internship Program
Careers
Graduates of the program are employed at:
• Community Care Physicians
• Cornell Cooperative Extension
• St. Peter’s Hospital
• New York State Women, Infants and Children Program
• Community Care Physicians
• Cornell Cooperative Extension
• St. Peter’s Hospital
• New York State Women, Infants and Children Program
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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Albany Campus
Internships
Put your new intervention, facilitation and program evaluation skills into practice at an externship
Careers
Individuals with a background in Community Psychology are hired by state and county agencies, health care systems, universities, school districts, human service agencies and more.
Certificate of Advanced Study
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Online, Troy Campus
Graduate Studies
Take the credits you’ve earned through the Dietetic Internship and apply them to our Applied Nutrition or Health Services Administration master’s programs.
Careers
After you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to take the registration exam for dietitians. Interns go on to become registered dietitian nutritionists, working in health care facilities, corporate wellness programs, and colleges and universities.
DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
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Troy Campus
Clinical Experiences
Work with patients under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in three different settings
Careers
Help people of all ages resume ability after illness or injury. Work in a variety of settings, from schools and hospitals to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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Online
Internships
Work therapeutically with clients under the supervision of licensed, registered professionals.
Careers
Licensed Mental Health Counselors enter private and group practices and are hired by state and county agencies, education and health care systems, human service agencies and more.
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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Albany Campus
Internships
Work therapeutically with clients under the supervision of licensed, registered professionals.
Careers
Licensed Mental Health Counselors enter private and group practices and are hired by state and county agencies, education and health care systems, human service agencies and more.
M.S. (Master of Science)
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Troy Campus
Clinical Experience
Gain clinical field experience in health care agencies across the Capital District. You’ll complete an individualized, precepted clinical experience throughout your course work. Specific hours depend on the track you’re enrolled in to ensure your skill and success on the certification examination.
Careers
As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to pursue what comes next in your career. Graduates have gone on to have careers as nurse practitioners, nurse educators, nurse executive-administrators and clinical specialists.
DNP (Doctorate)
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Online
M.S. (Master of Science)
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Troy Campus
Careers
Work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies and private practice.
Further Study
Graduates go on to pursue Dietetic Internships, and the RDN credential. Students have careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, as well as pursue doctoral degrees and advanced certificates.
OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy)
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Troy Campus
Fieldwork
We have formal agreements with more than 200 clinical sites throughout the country that host our Occupational Therapy students for fieldwork experiences.
Careers
Help people resume activity after illness or injury. Work with patients, take on leadership roles in health care or join the faculty of occupational therapy education programs.
M.S. (Master of Science)
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Troy Campus
Fieldwork
We have formal agreements with more than 200 clinical sites throughout the country that host our Occupational Therapy students for fieldwork experiences.
Careers
Help people of all ages resume activity after illness or injury. Work in a variety of settings, from schools and hospitals to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.
M.S. (Master of Science)
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Troy Campus
Fieldwork
We have formal agreements with more than 200 clinical sites throughout the country that host our Occupational Therapy students for fieldwork experiences.
Careers
Help people of all ages resume activity after illness or injury. Work in a variety of settings, from schools and hospitals to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
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Albany Campus, Troy Campus
Further Studies
Medical School (MD)
Osteopathic School (DO)
Physician Assistant School (PA)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Veterinary School (DVM)
Dental School (DDS)
Osteopathic School (DO)
Physician Assistant School (PA)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Veterinary School (DVM)
Dental School (DDS)
Careers
Students have gone on to continue their education in programs across the country at:
Albany Medical College
SUNY Upstate
University of Buffalo
Quinnipiac University
Stony Brook University
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ross University
University of Rochester
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Mississippi
University of Vermont
Some also choose to stay at Sage and pursue degrees in occupational therapy or physical therapy.
Albany Medical College
SUNY Upstate
University of Buffalo
Quinnipiac University
Stony Brook University
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ross University
University of Rochester
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Mississippi
University of Vermont
Some also choose to stay at Sage and pursue degrees in occupational therapy or physical therapy.
Our Health Sciences Faculty
Coming from diverse backgrounds, our caring and supportive faculty develop innovative teaching pedagogies and conduct impressive research within their respective fields.
Faculty engage with students in addressing the social determinants of health, the needs of vulnerable populations, social justice, and presenting collaborative models of research at leading conferences.
Our Facilities
It’s important to learn in spaces that inspire you — and prepare you for your career, including our new PT/OT labs and classrooms, eight-bed Nursing Simulation Center, and Nutrition lab.
Opportunities for Students
CSTEP
The Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), which is sponsored by the New York State Department of Education, provides paid research experiences, MCAT prep, and other forms of academic support to underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in Biology, Health Sciences, and other science-related majors or professional programs.
ICAN
The I Can Achieve a Nursing Degree (ICAN) program works within and with marginalized and underrepresented communities to showcase employment opportunities in nursing and healthcare for our youth. These efforts will build a more diverse community of healthcare professionals, improving the quality of care across the spectrum.
The program is a collaborative community mentorship model for underserved youth to achieve a bachelor’s degree in nursing and employment as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). Students in grades 10 through 12 are paired with a diverse group of nursing mentors, who inspire and encourage students along the way.
Thrive@Russell Sage
If you’re pursuing a path in the health care field, don’t you want to study at a college that cares about wellness and well-being, too? The Thrive@Russell Sage initiative is a college-wide commitment to the Eight Dimensions of Wellness for our students and employees, as we infuse wellness into the curriculum and into campus activities.
We were also the 11th college or university in the United States to sign The Okanagan Charter, which formalized our membership in the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network.
Russell Sage in the Community
The Albany Med Health System and Russell Sage College Partnership
Russell Sage College and Albany Med Health System have worked to create solutions to the staffing challenges facing healthcare.
From a post-graduation grant for Russell Sage’s B.S. in Nursing graduates to discounts on tuition for Albany Med employees to incredible clinical experiences for our students, we’re leading the way together on a strong healthcare workforce and healthier communities.
The Speech and Language Center
at Russell Sage College
The Speech and Language Center at Russell Sage seeks to empower people with communication disorders and other speech needs. Within the center, the Aphasia Center serves those with difficulty communicating after strokes, brain injuries, or other neurological conditions. The Gender-Affirming Voice Program is for gender-diverse individuals who seek to modify their voices to match their identities.
Alumni Network
At Russell Sage College, the focus is on practical and applied research – finding innovative ways to apply classroom knowledge and theory to everyday situations.
Students have opportunities to conduct independent research or participate in faculty-sponsored research projects, and may present their work at the annual graduate and undergraduate research symposiums.
Spotlights
Meet some of our health sciences alumni.
Alumni
Meghan Dillon, MS, RDN
When Meghan Dillon ’18 enrolled in Russell Sage College’s nutrition science bachelor’s program, she envisioned working in what is known …
Alumni
Vincent Corrado, DPT
“The reason I went to PT school was to one day work with the U.S. Ski Team,” said Vincent Corrado, …
Alumni
Suja Thomas, AGPCNP- BC, MSN.Ed., RN, CWCN, COCN, CCCN
“I was drawn to nursing because of the unique blend of science and compassion it embodies.” said Suja Thomas, clinical …
Alumni
Kyle Peterson , PA-C
“Russell Sage College has a strong name in the Capital Region, especially in the medical community,” said Physician Assistant Kyle …
