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Yonkers, NY is home to Cochran. Yonkers is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Cochran go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Cochran maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cochran has 322 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Cochran.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Cochran School of Nursing is to educate men and women in the art and science of professional nursing. This two-year program is designed to lead to an Associate Degree in Applied Science and to prepare students for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). The faculty assumes the responsibility to provide an educational foundation that supports the health needs of the multicultural community in which the graduate will serve. Focusing largely on the nursing process, the faculty facilitates student achievement of the program objectives and assists them to function in the current health care delivery system. Inherent in the teaching methods is the educational processes that enable the graduate to think critically in providing patient/family focused nursing care. There is emphasis on developing individual goals for personal growth, professional involvement, and participation in life long learning"
More complete details are provided below.
Cochran School Of Nursing
967 North Broadway-Andrus Pavillion-Saint John's Riverside
Yonkers, NY 10701
General Phone: (914) 964-4296
http://www.cochranschoolofnursing.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Cochran in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 113 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Cochran had a total enrollment of 322 students (144 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Yonkers, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Cochran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 644300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 22 | $79,626 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 22 | $79,626 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cochran Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library
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