Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Downstate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, SUNY Downstate came in at #57. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 89 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SUNY Downstate. This makes it the #108 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Downstate go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $96,869 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at SUNY Downstate make a median salary of $114,876. 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 SUNY Downstate, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,023 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 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
The nursing program at SUNY Downstate awarded 107 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 17 |
Black or African American | 22 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 45 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 9 |
Of the 89 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from SUNY Downstate in 2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University with a master's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 23 |
Black or African American | 31 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 23 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Medicine | 207 |
Public Health | 87 |
Allied Health Professions | 76 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 56 |
Medical Illustration & Informatics | 25 |
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