Nursing at Adelphi University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Adelphi University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Adelphi University is in Garden City, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 380 nursing degrees were awarded at Adelphi University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Adelphi University
Online coursework is an option at Adelphi University. Of 7,603 students, 670 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,687 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Adelphi University
Rankings can help you compare Adelphi University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New York | #82 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #209 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1638 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New York | #82 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #209 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1638 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Adelphi University
Those who finish Adelphi University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $93,012 |
| 2 years | $92,644 |
| 3 years | $99,265 |
| 4 years | $108,109 |
| 5 years | $116,433 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Adelphi University report median earnings of $108,109, compared with $72,786 for all Adelphi University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Adelphi University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Adelphi University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Adelphi University are 86% women (328) and 14% men (52).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Adelphi University
Among the 328 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Adelphi University, 88% were women (287) and 12% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Adelphi University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 141 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Black / African American | 32 |
| Asian | 60 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 33 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Adelphi University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Adelphi University
Among the 35 master’s nursing graduates at Adelphi University, 74% were women (26) and 26% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Adelphi University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Adelphi University, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Adelphi University
Among the 6 doctoral nursing graduates at Adelphi University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Adelphi University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Adelphi University, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Adelphi University
This Nursing program at Adelphi University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 328 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 23 |
| Nursing Science | 6 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 19 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Adelphi University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.