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Nursing in New York

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Nursing Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 17,721 students earned their Nursing degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 7,888
Associate Degree 6,672
Master’s Degree 2,540
Post-Master’s Certificate 306
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 306
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 302
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 302
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 302
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13

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: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New York

228,630 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New York

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $110,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

1,680 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,752 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $38,569. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

#3

Stony Brook University

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

Graduates earn an average $51,975 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,119.

#4

Adelphi University

Garden City
566 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. An average student at Adelphi will pay a net price of $30,140. In their early career, Adelphi grads earn an average salary of $56,611.

#4

LIU Post

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,069. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

#7

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
506 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,093. 24% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#8

Molloy College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Molloy grads earn an average salary of $65,824. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
525 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199
Allied Health Services 1,660

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