Registered Nursing at University at Buffalo
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 170 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo
Distance learning is available at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University at Buffalo
Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 257 |
| Best Value | New York | #57 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #132 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1242 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University at Buffalo are 78% women (133) and 22% men (37).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 170 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 78% were women (133) and 22% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University at Buffalo pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.