Nursing at Suffolk County Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Suffolk County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Suffolk County Community College is in Selden, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Suffolk County Community College
Distance learning is available at Suffolk County Community College. Of 19,973 students, 1,949 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,908 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Suffolk County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Suffolk County Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #43 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Suffolk County Community College
Students who complete Suffolk County Community College’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 | $75,300 |
| 2 years | $71,686 |
| 3 years | $82,572 |
| 4 years | $90,388 |
| 5 years | $97,175 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Suffolk County Community College take home a median $90,388, compared with $45,839 for all Suffolk County Community College graduates — about 97% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Suffolk County Community College stands at $17,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Suffolk County Community College
This Nursing program at Suffolk County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 150 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Suffolk County Community College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.