Nursing at Russell Sage College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Russell Sage College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Russell Sage College is located in Troy, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 139 nursing graduations were recorded at Russell Sage College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Russell Sage College
Online coursework is an option at Russell Sage College. Of 2,790 students, 279 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,115 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Russell Sage College
These rankings give you a sense of how Russell Sage College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #58 of 106 |
| Best Value | New York | #69 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #144 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #170 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #577 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1446 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #58 of 106 |
| Best Value | New York | #69 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #144 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #170 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #577 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1446 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Russell Sage College
Students who complete Russell Sage College’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 | $75,804 |
| 2 years | $73,885 |
| 3 years | $77,653 |
| 4 years | $86,698 |
| 5 years | $92,858 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Russell Sage College report median earnings of $86,698, compared with $71,547 for all Russell Sage College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Russell Sage College comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Russell Sage College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Russell Sage College are 91% women (127) and 9% men (12).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Russell Sage College
Among the 81 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Russell Sage College, 89% were women (72) and 11% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Russell Sage College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Russell Sage College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Russell Sage College
Of the 44 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Russell Sage College, 95% were women (42) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Russell Sage College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Russell Sage College, lower 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 Russell Sage College
The Nursing program at Russell Sage College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 82 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 6 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 22 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Russell Sage College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.