Nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is in Teaneck, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 116 nursing degrees were granted at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Online coursework is an option at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Of 8,045 students, 1,759 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,207 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #12 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #24 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #62 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #92 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #961 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #12 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #24 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #62 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #92 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #961 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $98,630 |
| 2 years | $96,707 |
| 3 years | $103,711 |
| 4 years | $111,993 |
| 5 years | $124,094 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus take home a median $111,993, compared with $65,878 for all Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus comes in at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus are 87% women (101) and 13% men (15).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Of the 49 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 88% were women (43) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 69% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Of the 57 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, 86% were women (49) and 14% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 58% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, above 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
This Nursing program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 105 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 2 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 5 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus pursue many career paths. Here are 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.