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Registered Nursing Schools in New York

13,346 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in New York in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New York

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,592
Associate Degree 5,340
Master’s Degree 288
Post-Master’s Certificate 88
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 88
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New York

In this state, there are 186,870 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New York

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $85,610 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,641 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,166 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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Adelphi University

Garden City
496 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,520 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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482 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
58,226 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $39,565. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
471 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
8,772 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Mercy.

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LIU Post

Brookville
440 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,191 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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373 Degrees in Major Awarded
557 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of the teachers are full time.

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Utica College

Utica
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,242 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,756. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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358 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
33,776 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private school has an average net price of $12,836. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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Molloy College

Rockville Centre
331 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,910 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Molloy. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Molloy will pay a net price of $25,978.

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Trocaire College

Buffalo
318 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,101 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Trocaire will pay a net price of $14,145. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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Registered Nursing Careers in NY

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Family Practice Nursing 1,188
Adult Health Nursing 382
Mental Health Nursing 297
Nursing Administration 254
Nursing Practice 171
School Nursing 98
Nursing Science 90
Critical Care Nursing 85

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