by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how Lehman ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Lehman came in at #70. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 70 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehman College handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 103 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Lehman. This makes it the #97 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehman is $101,531. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehman paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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The nursing program at Lehman awarded 167 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lehman does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lehman Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Lehman make a median salary of $150,048 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Lehman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 217 |
| Communication Sciences | 165 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 82 |
| Public Health | 79 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 50 |
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