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2023 Best Nursing Schools in New York

85 Schools Ranked
$44,616 Average Earnings
$19,965 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 85 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in New York

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#1

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
$58,705 Average Earnings
$20,421 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior College the best school in New York for nursing students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $20,421 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Excelsior College graduates make an average of $58,705 annually.

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#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
$61,344 Average Earnings
$20,379 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New York.

Degree recipients from The Graduate Center accumulate an average of $20,379 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, The Graduate Center graduates make an average of $61,344 annually.

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#3

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
$62,835 Average Earnings
$26,358 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 85 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Wagner College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Wagner accumulate an average of $26,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $423.After graduating from Wagner, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,835 during the early years of their career.

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#4

New York University

New York, New York
$59,064 Average Earnings
$21,688 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for nursing students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,688 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $754 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NYU graduates make an average of $59,064 annually.

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#5

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
$55,942 Average Earnings
$26,757 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Molloy College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New York list.

Degree recipients from Molloy accumulate an average of $26,757 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $522, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Molloy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,942 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
$46,441 Average Earnings
$25,122 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Adelphi University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,122 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $564, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Adelphi graduates make an average of $46,441 annually.

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#7

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
$33,005 Average Earnings
$12,530 Avg Student Debt

Bronx Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

On average, students take out $12,530 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,005 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
$46,547 Average Earnings
$20,033 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Farmingdale State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

On average, students take out $20,033 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $89.After graduating from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,547 during the early years of their career.

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$70,610 Average Earnings
$23,258 Avg Student Debt

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,258 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $567, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Columbia graduates make an average of $70,610 annually.

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#10

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
$54,478 Average Earnings
$21,495 Avg Student Debt

University of Rochester did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #10 on the list.

Degree recipients from University of Rochester accumulate an average of $21,495 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $403. During the early years of their career, University of Rochester graduates make an average of $54,478 annually.

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$62,754 Average Earnings

Teachers College at Columbia University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking.

After graduating from Teachers College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,754 during the early years of their career.

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#12

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Bronx, New York
$50,011 Average Earnings
$32,803 Avg Student Debt

College of Mount Saint Vincent landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

Degree recipients from Mount Saint Vincent accumulate an average of $32,803 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $419 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Mount Saint Vincent graduates make an average of $50,011 annually.

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#13

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
$46,294 Average Earnings
$25,250 Avg Student Debt

St. Joseph’s College - New York ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $25,250 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $235 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SJC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,294 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
$54,517 Average Earnings
$25,991 Avg Student Debt

Pace University - New York ranked #14 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $25,991 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $604 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Pace University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $54,517 during the early year of their career.

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#15

St. John Fisher College

Rochester, New York
$48,505 Average Earnings
$24,140 Avg Student Debt

St. John Fisher College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

On average, students take out $24,140 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $422. Once they receive their degree, Fisher graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,505 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
$32,999 Average Earnings
$11,692 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Suffolk County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $11,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Suffolk County Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,999 during the early years of their career.

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#17

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
$53,237 Average Earnings
$21,235 Avg Student Debt

Stony Brook University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking.

On average, students take out $21,235 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $156 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SUNY Stony Brook graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,237 during the early year of their career.

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#18

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
$33,894 Average Earnings
$13,974 Avg Student Debt

Nassau Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #18 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,974 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Nassau Community College graduates make an average of $33,894 annually.

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#19

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
$53,354 Average Earnings
$25,012 Avg Student Debt

LIU Post did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,012 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $493, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, LIU Post graduates make an average of $53,354 annually.

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#20

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
$46,706 Average Earnings
$17,571 Avg Student Debt

College of Staten Island CUNY landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

On average, students take out $17,571 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CSI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,706 during the early years of their career.

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#21

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
$55,767 Average Earnings
$24,356 Avg Student Debt

New York Institute of Technology came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from NYIT accumulate an average of $24,356 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $549, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NYIT, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,767 during the early years of their career.

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#22

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
$54,203 Average Earnings
$28,059 Avg Student Debt

Mercy College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $28,059 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $239, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Mercy graduates make an average of $54,203 annually.

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#23

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
$45,148 Average Earnings
$21,848 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, University at Buffalo did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,848 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $217. During the early years of their career, University at Buffalo graduates make an average of $45,148 annually.

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#24

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
$46,303 Average Earnings
$20,517 Avg Student Debt

Binghamton University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $20,517 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $280 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Binghamton University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,303 during the early years of their career.

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#25

Hunter College

New York, New York
$47,839 Average Earnings
$15,892 Avg Student Debt

Hunter College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,892 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Hunter graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,839 during the early year of their career.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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