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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

51 Schools Ranked
$29,343 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,477 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 51 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

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#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,723 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named The Graduate Center, CUNY the best school in New York for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at The Graduate Center is $7,410. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,360. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,723 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, The Graduate Center is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#2

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
$34,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,536 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 51 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Molloy College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Molloy does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,310. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,536 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Molloy. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
$50,330 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,358 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Wagner College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New York.

Wagner does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,330. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,358 in student loans.

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#4

New York University

New York, New York
$56,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,625 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $56,500 to cover tuition and fees at NYU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,625 in loans while pursuing their degree.

NYU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
$42,475 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,122 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Adelphi University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $42,475 to cover tuition and fees at Adelphi. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Adelphi accumulate an average of $25,122 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Adelphi. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
$8,576 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,585 Avg Student Debt

Farmingdale State College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

Students from New York who attend SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale full time pay an average of $8,576 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,486. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,585 in student loans.

Online courses are available at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
$22,305 Avg Student Debt

Excelsior College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Excelsior College accumulate an average of $22,305 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Excelsior College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#8

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
$59,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,495 Avg Student Debt

University of Rochester ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $59,378 to cover tuition and fees at University of Rochester. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,495 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Rochester. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
$30,576 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,250 Avg Student Debt

St. Joseph’s College - New York landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

If you want to attend SJC, expect to pay an average of $30,576 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SJC accumulate an average of $25,250 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SJC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Bronx, New York
$40,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,803 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, College of Mount Saint Vincent did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Mount Saint Vincent does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,980. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,803 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Mount Saint Vincent, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.

Full College of Mount Saint Vincent Report

#11

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
$48,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,991 Avg Student Debt

Pace University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Pace University is $48,830. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,991 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Pace University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Pace University - New York Report

#12

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
$39,290 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,012 Avg Student Debt

LIU Post did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

LIU Post does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,290. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,012 in student loans.

LIU Post does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
$8,548 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,054 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Polytechnic Institute came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Poly full time pay an average of $8,548 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,308. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,054 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Poly. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

St. John Fisher College

Rochester, New York
$36,352 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,140 Avg Student Debt

St. John Fisher College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list.

Fisher does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,352. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,140 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fisher. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
$10,455 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,235 Avg Student Debt

Stony Brook University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $10,455 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Stony Brook full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,375. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,235 in student loans.

SUNY Stony Brook does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Stony Brook University Report

#16

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
$30,108 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,515 Avg Student Debt

D’Youville College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

D’Youville College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,108. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from D’Youville College accumulate an average of $30,515 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at D’Youville College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
$20,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,464 Avg Student Debt

Mercy College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Mercy is $20,734. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,464 in student loans.

Mercy does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Orangeburg, New York
$31,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,444 Avg Student Debt

Dominican College of Blauvelt ranked #18 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,460 to cover tuition and fees at Dominican College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,444 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Dominican College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
$7,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,975 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $7,490 in tuition and fees if they attend CSI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,440. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,975 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CSI. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Hunter College

New York, New York
$7,382 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,892 Avg Student Debt

Hunter College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

In-state students pay an average of $7,382 in tuition and fees if they attend Hunter full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,332. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,892 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Hunter does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
$39,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,356 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, New York Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend NYIT, expect to pay an average of $39,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,356 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that NYIT does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
$10,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,517 Avg Student Debt

Binghamton University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Binghamton University is $10,390. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,230. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Binghamton University accumulate an average of $20,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Binghamton University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
$35,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,893 Avg Student Debt

Niagara University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Niagara does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,980. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Niagara accumulate an average of $22,893 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Niagara. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, New York
$36,132 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,639 Avg Student Debt

Mount Saint Mary College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

If you want to attend Mount Saint Mary, expect to pay an average of $36,132 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mount Saint Mary accumulate an average of $25,639 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Mount Saint Mary, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Mount Saint Mary College Report

#25

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
$10,782 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,848 Avg Student Debt

University at Buffalo came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking.

Students from New York who attend University at Buffalo full time pay an average of $10,782 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,702. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,848 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University at Buffalo. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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