- 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).
School Highlights
Cochran School of Nursing serves 117 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cochran School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five years.
Cochran School of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1894
Total Faculty
21 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cochran School of Nursing has grown by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Cochran School of Nursing diversity score of 0.76 is equal to the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
117 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
24 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
93 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
117 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
93 students
495 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
27%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
20%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$83,800
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
87%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,848
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,002
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest nursing school in Westchester County, has a long history of preparing excellent nursing clinicians. The Cochran School of Nursing is a two year (4 semester) program. You can also apply for the Fast-Track program, which takes 13 Months to complete. The students receive an Associates Degree in Applied Science for Registered Nursing. 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. Our students gaim clinical experience at the best hospitals in Westchester county including St. John's Riverside hospital, Andrus Pavilion, St. John's Riverside hospital parkcare pavilion, Westchester Medical Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center, visiting Nurse Association of Hudson valley, Michael Malotz Skilled Nursing pavillion, Community hospital at Dobbs Ferry and Sound Shore Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cochran School of Nursing often compared to?
Cochran School of Nursingis often viewed alongside schools like Montefiore School of Nursing by visitors of our site.
What is Cochran School of Nursing's ranking?
Cochran School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Cochran School of Nursing located?
Cochran School of Nursing is located in the Northwest Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.
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