For Release:          Immediate – January 02, 2017

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SUNY Poly Nursing Program Ranked #7 in New York State

Academic quality, career results among ranking highlights

Utica – As a testament to the top-quality educational opportunities offered by SUNY Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Poly has been ranked number seven among “The 10 Best Colleges for Nursing Majors in New York” by Zippia.com. This ranking puts SUNY Poly in the company of such institutions as NYU (#19), Stony Brook University (#2), and Binghamton University (#1).

“We are honored by this recognition for our nursing programs, which reinforces SUNY Poly’s commitment to providing the best education at an affordable price,” said Dr. Bahgat Sammakia, Interim President of SUNY Poly. “It is thanks to the expertise and dedication of our fine faculty and staff that SUNY Poly has achieved such a level of excellence and they continue to make us proud.”

According to Zippia, a platform that aims to help users find the career that is right for them, the rankings were tabulated based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, as well as College Scorecard data from ED.gov, including career results, percentage of graduating class that are nursing majors, selective admissions rates, cost of attendance, graduation rate, and median amount of debt.

“SUNY Poly strives to provide a superior nursing education and welcomes this recognition,” said Dr. William Durgin, SUNY Poly Provost. “We continue to take great pride in our graduates and the wonderful health care they provide to New York residents. The excellence of our health sciences college makes us proud.”

SUNY Poly’s academic offerings in nursing include: R.N. to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1+2+1 AAS/BS program in collaboration with St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, and Master of Science degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration and Nursing Education. The SUNY Poly College of Nursing also offers advanced certificates in family nurse practitioner and nursing education. SUNY Poly’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are registered by the New York State Education Department and credited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing.

“As our College of Nursing continues to grow, we are thrilled to have garnered so much attention for the quality and value that we can provide to our students,” said Dr. Kathleen Rourke, Interim Dean of the College of Nursing. “Being ranked among the top institutions for nursing in New York State is a great testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students in creating, delivering, and applying a hands-on, top-tier curriculum that creates the very best healthcare workers in the industry.”

According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 2.9 million registered nursing jobs in the U.S. in 2016, offering a median pay of $68,450 a year. Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities, providing and coordinating patient care along with advice and emotional support to patients and their family members, while educating patients and the public about various health conditions.

The profession, according to the Bureau, is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016-2026, much faster than the average of other professions.

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About SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)

SUNY Poly is New York’s globally recognized, high-tech educational ecosystem. SUNY Poly offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the emerging disciplines of nanoscience and nanoengineering, as well as cutting-edge nanobioscience and nanoeconomics programs at its Albany campus, and undergraduate and graduate degrees in technology, including engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, and the engineering technologies; professional studies, including business, communication, and nursing; and arts and sciences, including natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences at its Utica/Rome campus; thriving athletic, recreational, and cultural programs, events, and activities complement the campus experience. As the world’s most advanced, university-driven research enterprise, SUNY Poly boasts billions of dollars in high-tech investments and hundreds of corporate partners since its inception. For information visit www.sunypoly.edu.