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Yonkers, New York 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 309 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Cochran School of Nursing, is to educate men and women in the practice of professional nursing. In particular, the two year program is designed to award the Associate in Applied Science degree and to prepare students for licensure as a Registered Nurse. The dynamic curriculum fully integrates nursing and related theories with a full range of clinical experiences to produce sensitive, caring, and competent nurses. The Cochran School of Nursing also sees as its responsibility the development of nurse leaders and expert practitioners. To these ends, patient assessment skills, the use of complex technology in care delivery, and critical thinking are fostered throughout the program. Further, the core curriculum framework lays the groundwork for future educational achievements and intrinsically is the basis for professional leadership roles."
More complete details are provided below.
Cochran School Of Nursing
967 N Broadway Andrus Pavillion Saint John's Riverside
Yonkers, NY 10701
General Phone: (914) 964-4296
Admissions Phone: (914) 964-4358
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 964-4265
http://WWW.RIVERSIDEHEALTH.ORG
Cochran awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Cochran in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 61 | 1 |
In 2005, Cochran had a total enrollment of 309 students (211 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Other Races | 1% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (914) 964-4358
Financial Aid:
Cochran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 644300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 964-4265
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 17 | $69,723 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 17 | $69,723 |
*: 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% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library
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