Nursing at SUNY Adirondack
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what SUNY Adirondack. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SUNY Adirondack is located in Queensbury, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 nursing degrees were granted at SUNY Adirondack.
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Studying Online at SUNY Adirondack
Online coursework is an option at SUNY Adirondack. Among 2,576 students, 243 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 617 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at SUNY Adirondack
Rankings can help you compare SUNY Adirondack’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #65 of 106 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #76 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #169 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #684 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #822 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from SUNY Adirondack
Graduates of SUNY Adirondack’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,647 |
| 2 years | $55,873 |
| 3 years | $58,625 |
| 4 years | $64,423 |
| 5 years | $76,203 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from SUNY Adirondack take home a median $64,423, compared with $42,347 for all SUNY Adirondack graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at SUNY Adirondack, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at SUNY Adirondack are 89% women (68) and 11% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at SUNY Adirondack
Among the 76 associate’s nursing graduates at SUNY Adirondack, 89% were women (68) and 11% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at SUNY Adirondack.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at SUNY Adirondack, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at SUNY Adirondack
This Nursing program at SUNY Adirondack offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 76 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at SUNY Adirondack work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.