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Nursing Schools in New York

16,274 students earned Nursing degrees in New York in the <nil> year.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New York

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,649
Associate Degree 5,340
Master’s Degree 2,591
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 349
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 349
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 349
Post-Master’s Certificate 319
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 319
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26

Gender Distribution

In New York, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New York

There are 228,630 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New York

Nursing grads earn an average of $110,150 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,680 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,166 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,211 a year.

665 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
58,226 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,565. Graduates earn an average $63,932 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
603 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,608 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $16,357. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#4

Adelphi University

Garden City
566 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,520 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

LIU Post

Brookville
566 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,191 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,460. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

510 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
33,776 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,776 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. 45% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
506 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
8,772 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,371 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

#8

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
483 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,910 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,985 a year. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,978.

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
557 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

394 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
13,479 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,152 after graduation. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Pace University.

Nursing Careers in NY

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $177,100
Nurse Midwives 24% $111,940
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199
Allied Health Services 1,660

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