Nursing at Long Island University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Long Island University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Long Island University is in Brookville, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Long Island University
Many students take online classes at Long Island University. Among 16,689 students, 327 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 114 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Long Island University
Use these rankings to compare Long Island University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #23 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #71 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #174 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1472 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #23 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #71 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #174 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1472 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Long Island University
Those who finish Long Island University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $102,358 |
| 2 years | $99,555 |
| 3 years | $106,693 |
| 4 years | $116,153 |
| 5 years | $127,764 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Long Island University take home a median $116,153, compared with $88,659 for all Long Island University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Long Island University comes in at $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Long Island University
This Nursing program at Long Island University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 404 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 47 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 258 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Long Island University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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
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