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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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 |
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
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