Nursing at Excelsior University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Excelsior University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Excelsior University is located in Albany, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 838 nursing degrees were granted at Excelsior University.
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Online Class Availability at Excelsior University
Excelsior University is a fully online institution, so Nursing coursework can be completed remotely.
Nursing Rankings at Excelsior University
Use these rankings to compare Excelsior University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #56 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #138 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #541 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Excelsior University
Those who finish Excelsior University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,151 |
| 2 years | $65,782 |
| 3 years | $65,321 |
| 4 years | $70,328 |
| 5 years | $96,991 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Excelsior University take home a median $70,328, compared with $73,381 for all Excelsior University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Excelsior University stands at $23,809.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Excelsior University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Excelsior University are 86% women (717) and 14% men (121).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Excelsior University
Among the 707 associate’s nursing graduates at Excelsior University, 85% were women (604) and 15% were men (103).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Excelsior University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 382 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 86 |
| Black / African American | 184 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 24 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 45% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Excelsior University, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Excelsior University
Among the 97 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Excelsior University, 85% were women (82) and 15% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Excelsior University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Excelsior University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Excelsior University
Of the 34 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Excelsior University, 91% were women (31) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Excelsior University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Excelsior University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Excelsior University
This Nursing program at Excelsior University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 793 |
| Nursing Administration | 33 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Excelsior University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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