by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lehman. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 56 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lehman among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #83 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 83 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New York | 12 of 107 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 of 262 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at Lehman, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Certificate | 27 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Lehman College conferred 170 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Lehman holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 56 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 9 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lehman earn a median of $113,545 a year. This is above $64,053, the median for all majors at Lehman.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lehman, nursing students accumulate a median of $20,055 in student loans. This is higher than $13,213, the typical median for all majors at Lehman.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehman were Black or African American. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Lehman College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lehman conferred 170 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (35%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Lehman College awarded 27 certificate degrees in nursing.
Lehman has not been ranked for nursing at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of nursing certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing certificate degree graduates at Lehman are Black or African American. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Lehman College with a certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lehman conferred 27 certificate degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (41%).
Graduate study is also available at Lehman. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
