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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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 |
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.