Compare 43 Nursing Science. programs in New York. Average earnings: $92,933.
Nursing Science programs produce graduates earning between $101,249 and $114,191—a $13K spread that demonstrates consistent outcomes across New York's 43 ranked programs. Unlike other fields with dramatic variation, nursing shows how professional programs can deliver reliable career preparation regardless of institutional prestige.
St. Francis College leads with nursing graduates earning $114,191, followed closely by Mercy University at $113,576. The tight earnings range—averaging $92,933 across all programs—shows nursing's strength as a field where program execution matters more than school reputation. Even CUNY Lehman College delivers $112,500, proving regional publics compete directly with private institutions.
For families, the debt burden tells the real story. CUNY Lehman College graduates borrow just $10,950 and face a 1.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. St. Francis College leads earnings but requires $23,250 in student loans—still an excellent 3.5% burden. These low debt loads mean nursing graduates can focus on their careers, not loan payments.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | $114,191 | 67 | $23,250 | Excellent | $26,794 | Good |
| #2 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $113,576 | 343 | $19,637 | Excellent | $20,710 | Excellent |
| #3 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $112,500 | 197 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Excellent |
| #4 | $111,965 | 102 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Excellent | |
| #5 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $109,601 | 130 | $25,000 | Excellent | $53,829 | Manageable |
| #6 | $109,153 | 17 | $10,988 | Excellent | $10,068 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $108,509 | 428 | $23,577 | Excellent | $36,515 | Good |
| #8 | $107,092 | 111 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #9 | New York UniversityPrivate | $106,295 | 409 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #10 | $105,495 | 196 | $25,000 | Excellent | $32,040 | Good | |
| #11 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $105,224 | 179 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Excellent |
| #12 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $105,016 | 223 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Manageable |
| #13 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $104,953 | 436 | $25,000 | Excellent | $48,005 | Manageable |
| #14 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $104,686 | 55 | $15,547 | Excellent | $23,400 | Excellent |
| #15 | $103,603 | 86 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Excellent | |
| #16 | $103,053 | 43 | $23,334 | Excellent | $39,731 | Good | |
| #17 | $102,980 | 170 | $12,584 | Excellent | $16,107 | Excellent | |
| #18 | $102,295 | 107 | $25,000 | Excellent | $23,900 | Good | |
| #19 | Molloy CollegePrivate | $101,659 | 402 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,248 | Manageable |
| #20 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $101,249 | 50 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #21 | $99,773 | 34 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,771 | Excellent | |
| #22 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $99,380 | 160 | $26,007 | Excellent | $46,295 | Manageable |
| #23 | $97,774 | 211 | $15,180 | Excellent | $16,789 | Excellent | |
| #24 | $96,958 | 77 | $22,000 | Excellent | $26,471 | Good | |
| #25 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $95,054 | 224 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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