by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Fisher. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #32 out of 56 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Fisher among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #348 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 348 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New York | 43 of 107 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 99 of 262 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at Fisher, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 118 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, St. John Fisher University conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Fisher ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #32 out of 56 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 32 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 83 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Fisher earn a median of $83,790 a year. This is above $75,469, the median for all majors at Fisher.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fisher, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,086, the typical median for all majors at Fisher.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,352 | $40,090 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Fisher are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. John Fisher University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Fisher granted 181 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Fisher. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 118 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
