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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fisher compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Fisher is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #284 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, St. John Fisher University handed out 181 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Fisher earn a median of $83,790 a year. This is above $75,469, the median for all majors at Fisher.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fisher, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,086, the typical median for all majors at Fisher.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,352 | $40,090 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
Learn more about Fisher tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Fisher are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. John Fisher University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Fisher were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. John Fisher University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at St. John Fisher University.
The nursing program at Fisher includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 181 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 88 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 25 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 3 |
Fisher conferred 181 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Fisher conferred 88 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
Fisher conferred 25 completions in adult health nurse/nursing recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
Fisher granted 8 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Fisher awarded 4 completions in clinical nurse specialist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Fisher granted 3 degrees in nursing practice recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).