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. Also, learn how LIU Post ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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LIU Post is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #115 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, LIU Post handed out 440 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 428 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 121 students received their master’s degree in nursing from LIU Post. This makes it the #81 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from LIU Post go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,012 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from LIU Post make a median salary of $113,710 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LIU Post, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at LIU Post is $411 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at LIU Post.
The nursing program at LIU Post awarded 440 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 102 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 students earned a master's degree in nursing from LIU Post. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 414 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 156 |
| Communication Sciences | 132 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 96 |
| Allied Health Professions | 88 |
