by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Long Island University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 56 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Long Island University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #146 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 146 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New York | 21 of 107 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 of 262 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at Long Island University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 404 |
| Master’s | 297 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Long Island University handed out 404 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Long Island University is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 56 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Long Island University earn a median of $116,153 a year. This is higher than $88,659, the median for all majors at Long Island University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Long Island University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $25,211, the typical median for all majors at Long Island University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,926 | $40,248 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
Find out more about Long Island University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Long Island University are White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Long Island University awarded 404 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).
Graduate study is also available at Long Island University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 297 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
