Nursing Schools in New York
15,761 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
As a degree choice, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 7,401 |
Associate’s Degree | 5,421 |
Master’s Degree | 2,544 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 203 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 203 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 203 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 181 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 181 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 11 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 11 |
Gender Distribution
In New York, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of nursing majors in New York is as follows:
- Asian: 9.2%
- Black or African American: 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
- White: 57.5%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
- Other Races: 7.2%

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.

Wages for Nursing Jobs in New York
Nursing grads earn an average of $110,150 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

Most Popular Nursing Programs in NY
There are 111 colleges in New York that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Graduates earn an average $54,700 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
This private school has an average net price of $42,397. Graduates earn an average $48,900 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.
78% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $14,893.
99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,977. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.
Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at LIU Post will pay a net price of $24,832.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,400 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $23,251. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.
14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $29,883. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.
The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 31% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Hunter.
93% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,373. In their early career, University of Rochester grads earn an average salary of $44,800.
Nursing Careers in NY
Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:
Job Title | NY Job Growth | NY Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in New York
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.
Major | Annual Graduates in NY |
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Allied Health Services | 4,432 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 3,852 |
Allied Health Professions | 3,478 |
Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 3,432 |
Rehabilitation Professions | 2,961 |
Public Health | 2,459 |
Communication Sciences | 2,115 |
Health Sciences & Services | 1,925 |
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