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 SUNY Plattsburgh ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #626 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #48 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 433 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 626 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,152 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, nursing students borrow a median amount of $34,463 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY Plattsburgh. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Plattsburgh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SUNY Plattsburgh 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 SUNY Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.