Nursing at Stony Brook University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Stony Brook University sits in Stony Brook, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University
Online coursework is an option at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Stony Brook University
These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New York | #46 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #101 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1060 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New York | #46 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #101 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1060 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New York | #46 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #101 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1060 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Stony Brook University
Those who finish Stony Brook University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $95,630 |
| 2 years | $96,960 |
| 3 years | $98,446 |
| 4 years | $107,972 |
| 5 years | $120,172 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Stony Brook University take home a median $107,972, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Stony Brook University is $23,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Stony Brook University
The Nursing program at Stony Brook University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 183 |
| Nursing Administration | 34 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 33 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 31 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 1 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 13 |
| School Nursing | 34 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 30 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Stony Brook University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.