Easiest Licenses in New York (2026)

135 licensed professions in New York, ranked from easiest to hardest. Scores are based on education hours, exams, fees, apprenticeship requirements, time to complete, and continuing education burden.

#	License	Score	Grade	Label
1	Alcohol Server	1	A	Quick Start
2	Arborist	1	A	Quick Start
3	Auctioneer	1	A	Quick Start
4	Bail Bondsman	1	A	Quick Start
5	Boiler Operator	1	A	Quick Start
6	CDL Driver	1	A	Quick Start
7	Childcare	1	A	Quick Start
8	CNA	1	A	Quick Start
9	Drone Pilot	1	A	Quick Start
10	EMT	1	A	Quick Start
11	Environmental Scientist	1	A	Quick Start
12	Esthetician	1	A	Quick Start
13	Food Handler	1	A	Quick Start
14	General Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
15	Home Health Aide	1	A	Quick Start
16	Insurance Agent	1	A	Quick Start
17	Irrigation Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
18	Locksmith	1	A	Quick Start
19	Nail Technician	1	A	Quick Start
20	Notary	1	A	Quick Start
21	Phlebotomist	1	A	Quick Start
22	Roofing Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
23	Swimming Pool Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
24	Tattoo Artist	1	A	Quick Start
25	Tax Preparer	1	A	Quick Start
26	Crane Operator	2	A	Quick Start
27	Driving Instructor	2	A	Quick Start
28	Electrologist	2	A	Quick Start
29	Insurance Adjuster	2	A	Quick Start
30	Irrigation Technician	2	A	Quick Start
31	Low Voltage Installer	2	A	Quick Start
32	Painting Contractor	2	A	Quick Start
33	Pest Control Operator	2	A	Quick Start
34	Property Manager	2	A	Quick Start
35	Radon	2	A	Quick Start
36	Septic Installer	2	A	Quick Start
37	Asbestos	3	A	Quick Start
38	Home Inspector	3	A	Quick Start
39	Lead Rrp	3	A	Quick Start
40	Pool Contractor	3	A	Quick Start
41	Real Estate Agent	3	A	Quick Start
42	Security Guard	3	A	Quick Start
43	Fire Alarm Technician	4	A	Quick Start
44	Firefighter	4	A	Quick Start
45	LPN	4	A	Quick Start
46	Mold	4	A	Quick Start
47	Optician	4	A	Quick Start
48	Polygraph Examiner	4	A	Quick Start
49	Freight Broker	5	A	Quick Start
50	Hearing Aid Specialist	5	A	Quick Start
51	Pawnbroker	5	A	Quick Start
52	Personal Trainer	5	A	Quick Start
53	Surgical Technologist	5	A	Quick Start
54	Water/Wastewater Operator	5	A	Quick Start
55	Auto Mechanic	6	A	Quick Start
56	Dental Assistant	6	A	Quick Start
57	Massage Therapist	6	A	Quick Start
58	Mold Inspector	6	A	Quick Start
59	Pharmacy Technician	6	A	Quick Start
60	Well Driller	6	A	Quick Start
61	Collection Agency	7	A	Quick Start
62	Court Reporter	8	A	Quick Start
63	Elevator Mechanic	8	A	Quick Start
64	Nuclear Medicine Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
65	Polysomnographic Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
66	Solar Installer	8	A	Quick Start
67	Barber	9	A	Quick Start
68	Funeral Director	9	A	Quick Start
69	HVAC Technician	9	A	Quick Start
70	Medical Coder	9	A	Quick Start
71	Real Estate Broker	9	A	Quick Start
72	PTA	10	A	Quick Start
73	Radiation Therapist	10	A	Quick Start
74	Real Estate Appraiser	10	A	Quick Start
75	Registered Nurse	10	A	Quick Start
76	Welder	10	A	Quick Start
77	Paramedic	11	A	Quick Start
78	Sign Language Interpreter	11	A	Quick Start
79	Substance Abuse Counselor	11	A	Quick Start
80	Clinical Laboratory Scientist	12	A	Quick Start
81	Private Investigator	12	A	Quick Start
82	Veterinary Technician	12	A	Quick Start
83	Midwife	13	A	Quick Start
84	Radiologic Technologist	13	A	Quick Start
85	Dental Hygienist	14	A	Quick Start
86	OTA	15	A	Quick Start
87	Respiratory Therapist	15	A	Quick Start
88	Music Therapist	16	A	Quick Start
89	Counselor	17	A	Quick Start
90	Dietitian	17	A	Quick Start
91	LMFT	17	A	Quick Start
92	Nurse Practitioner	17	A	Quick Start
93	Occupational Therapist	17	A	Quick Start
94	Nursing Home Administrator	18	A	Quick Start
95	Plumber	18	A	Quick Start
96	Physical Therapist	19	A	Quick Start
97	Physician Assistant	19	A	Quick Start
98	Speech-Language Pathologist	19	A	Quick Start
99	Acupuncturist	21	B	Clear Path
100	Audiologist	21	B	Clear Path
101	Chiropractor	21	B	Clear Path
102	Perfusionist	21	B	Clear Path
103	Art Therapist	22	B	Clear Path
104	LCSW	22	B	Clear Path
105	Medical Assistant	23	B	Clear Path
106	Teacher	23	B	Clear Path
107	Pharmacist	25	B	Clear Path
108	Cosmetologist	26	B	Clear Path
109	Architect	27	B	Clear Path
110	School Counselor	27	B	Clear Path
111	Veterinarian	27	B	Clear Path
112	Nurse Midwife	28	B	Clear Path
113	Anesthesiologist Assistant	30	B	Clear Path
114	Behavior Analyst	30	B	Clear Path
115	Interior Designer	30	B	Clear Path
116	Athletic Trainer	31	B	Clear Path
117	Dentist	31	B	Clear Path
118	Optometrist	34	B	Clear Path
119	Psychologist	35	B	Clear Path
120	Tow Truck Operator	36	B	Clear Path
121	Crna	37	B	Clear Path
122	Landscape Architect	37	B	Clear Path
123	Social Worker	37	B	Clear Path
124	Professional Engineer	38	B	Clear Path
125	Soil Scientist	38	B	Clear Path
126	Surveyor	39	B	Clear Path
127	Orthotist-Prosthetist	40	B	Clear Path
128	Physician	41	C	Structured Path
129	Pilot	41	C	Structured Path
130	Geologist	51	C	Structured Path
131	Genetic Counselor	55	C	Structured Path
132	CPA	58	C	Structured Path
133	Podiatrist	61	D	Committed Path
134	Electrician	68	D	Committed Path
135	Naturopathic Doctor	72	D	Committed Path

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What is the easiest license to get in New York?

Based on our data, the easiest license in New York is Alcohol Server with a difficulty score of 1/100.

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