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Registered Nursing Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 14,931 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NY.

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 7,834
Associate Degree 6,672
Master’s Degree 313
Post-Master’s Certificate 95
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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
21,974 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,752 a year.

#2

Adelphi University

Garden City
496 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,140. Graduates earn an average $56,611 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Adelphi.

482 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,569.

#4

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
471 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. In their early career, Mercy grads earn an average salary of $38,085. This private school has an average net price of $15,093.

#5

LIU Post

Brookville
440 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
525 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $86,680 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Utica College

Utica
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Utica College grads earn an average salary of $49,297. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
331 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Molloy. Graduates earn an average $65,824 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Trocaire College

Buffalo
318 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,376 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $15,451.

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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