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Nursing at St. John Fisher University

Nursing at St. John Fisher University

If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at St. John Fisher University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

St. John Fisher University is located in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 309 nursing graduations were recorded at St. John Fisher University.

Studying Online at St. John Fisher University

Many students take online classes at St. John Fisher University. Of 3,693 students, 729 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,083 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at St. John Fisher University

Use these rankings to compare St. John Fisher University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #40 of 106
Best Value New York #83 of 97
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #102 of 274
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #212 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #349 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1650 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #40 of 106
Best Value New York #83 of 97
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #102 of 274
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #212 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #349 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1650 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from St. John Fisher University

Graduates of St. John Fisher University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at St. John Fisher University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,839
2 years $75,468
3 years $75,866
4 years $83,790
5 years $84,089

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from St. John Fisher University report median earnings of $83,790, compared with $75,469 for all St. John Fisher University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at St. John Fisher University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from St. John Fisher University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at St. John Fisher University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at St. John Fisher University are 91% women (281) and 9% men (28).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at St. John Fisher University

Among the 181 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at St. John Fisher University, 91% were women (165) and 9% were men (16).

St. John Fisher University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at St. John Fisher University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 149
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 10
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at St. John Fisher University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at St. John Fisher University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at St. John Fisher University

Among the 118 master’s nursing degrees awarded at St. John Fisher University, 91% were women (107) and 9% were men (11).

St. John Fisher University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at St. John Fisher University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 99
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 4
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at St. John Fisher University

Minority students account for 13% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at St. John Fisher University, below 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 St. John Fisher University

This Nursing program at St. John Fisher University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 181
Adult Health Nursing 25
Family Practice Nursing 88
Mental Health Nursing 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4
Nursing Practice 3

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at St. John Fisher University go on to a range of careers. 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

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