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. Also, learn how University at Buffalo 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, University at Buffalo came in at #52. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,621 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 University at Buffalo, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,963 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 University at Buffalo is $253 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 210 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from University at Buffalo. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 304 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 177 |
| Medicine | 170 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 126 |
| Dentistry | 119 |
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