by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how The Graduate Center ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The Graduate Center was ranked #197 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The Graduate Center, CUNY handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from The Graduate Center. This makes it the #465 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #234 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at The Graduate Center is $94,707. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The Graduate Center, nursing students borrow a median amount of $16,593 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The Graduate Center, CUNY.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from The Graduate Center. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 10 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from The Graduate Center, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 301 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 68 |
| Communication Sciences | 18 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 9 |
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