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Nursing Schools in New York

17,721 students earned Nursing degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 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 7,888
Associate Degree 6,672
Master’s Degree 2,540
Post-Master’s Certificate 306
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 306
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 302
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 302
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 302
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13

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: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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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
21,974 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,752 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

665 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
603 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Graduates earn an average $51,975 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#4

Adelphi University

Garden City
566 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

LIU Post

Brookville
566 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 44% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

510 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia.

#7

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
506 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,093. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

#8

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
483 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Molloy grads earn an average salary of $65,824. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
525 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $86,680 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

394 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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