Nursing at Long Island University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Long Island University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Long Island University is in Brookville, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 709 nursing degrees were granted at Long Island University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Long Island University
Many students take online classes at Long Island University. Among 16,689 students, 327 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 114 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Long Island University
Use these rankings to compare Long Island University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #23 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #71 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #174 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1472 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Long Island University
Those who finish Long Island 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 | $102,358 |
| 2 years | $99,555 |
| 3 years | $106,693 |
| 4 years | $116,153 |
| 5 years | $124,171 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Long Island University take home a median $116,153, compared with $88,659 for all Long Island University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Long Island University comes in at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Long Island University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Long Island University are 86% women (611) and 14% men (98).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Long Island University
Of the 404 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Long Island University, 85% were women (345) and 15% were men (59).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Long Island University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 128 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 67 |
| Black / African American | 85 |
| Asian | 76 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 31 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Long Island University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Long Island University
Among the 297 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Long Island University, 87% were women (258) and 13% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Long Island University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 44 |
| Black / African American | 56 |
| Asian | 67 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 40 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Long Island University, 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 Long Island University
This Nursing program at Long Island University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 404 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 47 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 258 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Long Island University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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