Nursing at University at Buffalo
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Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo
Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University at Buffalo
Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #58 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #136 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1257 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #58 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #136 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1257 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University at Buffalo
Those who finish University at Buffalo’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 | $73,544 |
| 2 years | $70,362 |
| 3 years | $73,568 |
| 4 years | $81,973 |
| 5 years | $90,970 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $81,973, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University at Buffalo is $26,117.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University at Buffalo
The Nursing program at University at Buffalo breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 170 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 6 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 21 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 18 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University at Buffalo work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.