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Nursing Schools in New York

3,148 students earned Nursing degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New York

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,540
Post-Master’s Certificate 306
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 306
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 302
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 302
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 302

Gender Distribution

In New York, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New York

In this state, there are 228,630 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $110,150, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

510 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
340 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,975 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $38,569.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 27% of the teachers are full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,087 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at D'Youville College will pay a net price of $21,211.

#7

LIU Post

Brookville
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,069.

#8

Lehman College

Bronx
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,658 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,614.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,118 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

Nursing Careers in NY

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $177,100
Nurse Midwives 24% $111,940
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Medicine 2,722
Rehabilitation Professions 2,321
Public Health 1,647
Allied Health Professions 1,261
Communication Sciences 1,197
Mental & Social Health Services 1,127
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,048
Health/Medical Admin Services 904

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