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Registered Nursing Schools in New York

In <nil>, 13,346 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NY.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,592
Associate Degree 5,340
Master’s Degree 288
Post-Master’s Certificate 88
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 88
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New York

186,870 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $85,610, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

1,641 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,166 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $67,211 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

Adelphi University

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

32% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,750 a year. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,565. 99% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,932 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Mercy College

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,371 after graduation.

#5

LIU Post

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,151 a year. 98% of students get financical aid.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
557 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, HFCN grads earn an average salary of $89,211. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

#7

Utica College

Utica
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,242 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,348 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $83,776. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $12,836.

#9

Molloy College

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

98% of students get financical aid. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,978.

#10

Trocaire College

Buffalo
318 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,101 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $45,163 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Registered Nursing Careers in NY

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Family Practice Nursing 1,188
Adult Health Nursing 382
Mental Health Nursing 297
Nursing Administration 254
Nursing Practice 171
School Nursing 98
Nursing Science 90
Critical Care Nursing 85

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