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. We've also included details on how Niagara ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Niagara was ranked #714 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #51 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 489 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 714 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Niagara University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Niagara go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,470 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Niagara, nursing students borrow a median amount of $34,929 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 Niagara is $405 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Niagara paid an average of $1,200 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 | $36,100 | $36,100 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
| Books and Supplies | $420 | $420 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,980 | $12,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Niagara University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Niagara 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 Niagara Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Niagara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.