Campus & online schools
Nursing Schools in New York: Campus & Online Programs (2026)
32 nursing schools have campuses in New York, plus accredited online programs open to residents. Compare programs accepting applications below.
- Campus schools
- 32
- Located in New York
- Online schools
- 41
- Enroll residents
- Average RN salary
- $110,490
- BLS
Programs accepting applications
New York programs accepting applications
Programs currently enrolling New York residents. Our own ranking of New York schools follows below.
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New York has 32 campus-based nursing schools plus 41 accredited online programs open to residents (2026). Registered nurses in New York earn about $110,490/year (BLS). Verify each program's ACEN or CCNE accreditation before enrolling.
Key takeaways — nursing schools in New York
- New York has 32 campus-based nursing schools and 41 accredited online programs available to residents.
- Registered nurses in New York earn an average of $110,490 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- Verify each program's ACEN or CCNE accreditation before enrolling — it is the baseline for federal financial aid, NCLEX eligibility, and graduate nursing study.
- Online pre-licensure programs must hold New York Board of Nursing approval and arrange in-state clinical placements — verify both before enrolling.
Campus-Based Nursing Schools in New York
Accredited nursing schools with a campus in New York. Outcome data is added as state boards publish it.
| School | NCLEX Pass Rate | Acceptance Rate | Accreditation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi University – College of Nursing and Public Health | N/A | 66% | CCNE | View School |
| Columbia University School of Nursing | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| Columbia-Greene Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Hudson, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Dutchess Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Poughkeepsie, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Elmira College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — baccalaureate (Elmira, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Excelsior University | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Finger Lakes Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Fulton Montgomery Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Johnstown, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Genesee Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Batavia, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Hudson Valley Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Jefferson Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Watertown, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Maria College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate (Albany, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Medgar Evers College (CUNY) | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Utica, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Monroe Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Monroe University | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate, baccalaureate, practical (Bronx, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Nassau Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Garden City, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing | N/A | 5% | CCNE | View School |
| Onondaga Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (East Syracuse, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Rochester General College of Health Careers | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Rochester, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Rockland Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing | N/A | 100% | ACEN | View School |
| St. John Fisher University – Wegmans School of Nursing | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| SUNY Rockland Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Tompkins Cortland Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Dryden, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Trocaire College | N/A | 83% | ACEN | View School |
| Ulster County Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Stone Ridge, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent – Nursing | N/A | 85% | CCNE | View School |
| Utica University – Accelerated Nursing | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| Wagner College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — baccalaureate, clinical doctorate, master's (Staten Island, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
| Westchester Community College | N/A | — | ACEN Accredited — associate (Valhalla, New York). Source: ACEN program directory https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs retrieved 2026-09-23. | View School |
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Online Nursing Programs Available to New York Residents
These accredited schools are based outside New York but enroll New York residents online. Confirm clinical-placement and New York Board of Nursing approval before enrolling in any pre-licensure RN program.
How We Evaluate Nursing Schools in New York
We separate schools with a physical campus in New York from accredited online programs that enroll New York residents, because the two answer different questions — one is about studying locally, the other about studying from New York. Within each group we weight NCLEX first-time pass rate most heavily; it is the strongest available predictor of how well a program prepares graduates for licensure.
Accreditation is non-negotiable: we only include schools accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or regionally accredited programs with state board approval. We also consider acceptance rate (program selectivity), program variety across degree levels (LPN through doctoral), and value relative to regional salary expectations. Where a school has not yet reported outcome data, we show it without inventing a number.
What to Look for in a New York Nursing School
The most important factor is NCLEX pass rate. The national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for U.S.-educated candidates was 86.7% in 2025 (NCSBN), down from 91.2% in 2024. Programs consistently above 90% have demonstrated they effectively prepare students for licensure. Ask schools for their three-year average pass rate — a single good year can be an anomaly.
Accreditation matters for several reasons beyond quality assurance. CCNE- or ACEN-accredited programs make you eligible for federal financial aid, qualify you for military service, and meet the requirements for most graduate nursing programs if you plan to advance your career later.
Consider clinical placement. Hospitals in New York often have affiliation agreements with specific nursing schools, giving graduates an inside track to jobs. If you are considering an online program based outside New York, confirm that it arranges clinical placements within New York and is approved by the New York Board of Nursing for pre-licensure study.
Nursing Career Outlook in New York
Registered nurses in New York earn an average of $110,490 annually. The BLS projects nursing employment to grow 6% nationally through 2032 — faster than the average for all occupations — driven by an aging population and expanded access to healthcare. New York is expected to see strong demand in hospitals, outpatient care centers, and home health settings.
BSN-prepared nurses command higher salaries and have access to broader roles. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that 80% of nursing positions now prefer or require a BSN. If you currently hold an ADN, many schools serving New Yorkoffer flexible RN-to-BSN completion programs you can complete while working.