Nursing at CUNY Hunter College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at CUNY Hunter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at CUNY Hunter College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Hunter College. Among 22,538 students, 735 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Hunter College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 258 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 258 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 258 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Graduates of CUNY Hunter College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $107,572 |
| 2 years | $104,051 |
| 3 years | $111,017 |
| 4 years | $116,816 |
| 5 years | $127,022 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from CUNY Hunter College report median earnings of $116,816, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from CUNY Hunter College comes in at $16,944.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at CUNY Hunter College
The Nursing program at CUNY Hunter College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 157 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 5 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 70 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 87 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at CUNY Hunter College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.