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Nursing at Columbia University in the City of New York

Nursing at Columbia University in the City of New York

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Columbia University in the City of New York is in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 520 nursing graduations were recorded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Studying Online at Columbia University in the City of New York

Many students take online classes at Columbia University in the City of New York. Among 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

Rankings can help you compare Columbia University in the City of New York’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 106
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 1,918
Best Value New York #54 of 97
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #124 of 258
Best Value Nationwide #1179 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 106
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 1,918
Best Value New York #54 of 97
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #124 of 258
Best Value Nationwide #1179 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Those who finish Columbia University in the City of New York’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Columbia University in the City of New York
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $111,650
2 years $110,068
3 years $120,167
4 years $131,949
5 years $136,077

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York report median earnings of $131,949, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 87% women (452) and 13% men (68).

Nursing Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 307 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 86% were women (265) and 14% were men (42).

Columbia University in the City of New York gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 124
Hispanic / Latino 51
Black / African American 34
Asian 72
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 10
Unknown 13
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Nursing Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 7 doctoral nursing graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).

Columbia University in the City of New York gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Minority students account for 14% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, lower 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 Columbia University in the City of New York

This Nursing program at Columbia University in the City of New York offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 381
Nursing Science 14
Nursing Practice 125

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing program at Columbia University in the City of New York work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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

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