by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how LIU Post ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, LIU Post came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 30 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, LIU Post handed out 478 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 440 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 121 students received their master’s degree in nursing from LIU Post. This makes it the #81 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 LIU Post is $100,097. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LIU Post, nursing students borrow a median amount of $48,376 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at LIU Post is $411 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at LIU Post paid an average of $1,231 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,458 | $39,458 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,354 | $17,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about LIU Post tuition and fees.
Of the 478 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from LIU Post in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 82 |
Online degrees for the LIU Post nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the LIU Post Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from LIU Post make a median salary of $130,958 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 students earned a master's degree in nursing from LIU Post. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at LIU Post.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 395 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 156 |
| Communication Sciences | 100 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 95 |
| Allied Health Professions | 92 |