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Registered Nursing in New York

Registered Nursing Schools in New York

12,699 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,047
Associate Degree 5,177
Master’s Degree 348
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New York

186,870 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $85,610, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

1,641 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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Adelphi University

Garden City
496 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

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482 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

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Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
471 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,940.

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LIU Post

Brookville
440 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,774. 40% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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373 Degrees in Major Awarded
525 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,641. 82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Utica College

Utica
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Utica College. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Utica College will pay a net price of $21,403.

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358 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,497.

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Molloy College

Rockville Centre
331 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,519. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 26% of the teachers are full time.

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Trocaire College

Buffalo
318 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,376 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,692.

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Registered Nursing Careers in NY

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Family Practice Nursing 1,188
Adult Health Nursing 382
Mental Health Nursing 297
Nursing Administration 254
Nursing Practice 171
School Nursing 98
Nursing Science 90
Critical Care Nursing 85

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