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Nursing B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to utilize the scientific method to provide health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of diverse populations of patients.

2. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to use theory to conceptualize health responses of diverse populations.

3. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to apply research findings to guide nursing practice.

4. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to apply principles of leadership and management in nursing and healthcare delivery.

5. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to use information and patient care technologies to provide safe, quality care.

CAREERS NURSING B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

  • Emergency/Trauma Nurse
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse
  • Insurance Analyst
  • Nurse Manager / Hospital Admin
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Occupational Health Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse
  • Public Health Educator
  • Radiology/Medical Imaging Nurse
  • Registered Nurse

SUCCESS RATES

78.8%

6-year graduation rate

4.29

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$112,821

10 years after graduation

$101,856

5 years after graduation

$94,437

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

92.4%

Working in New York

8.5%

Continuing Education

Notes

Includes area of interest students for graduation rates.

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars.  Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)