2026 Best Nursing Schools in New York
Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in New York? We have ranked 408 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Nursing Degree Search evaluated 291 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in New York
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Excelsior College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Nursing degree schools in New York. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Typical Nursing student debt is $19,311. See the full Excelsior College profile
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You'll be in good company at Cuny Graduate School And University Center, which ranked #2 this year. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public school based in New York, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,235, while out-of-state students pay about $15,185. The median Nursing program debt is $17,921. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report
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The strong Nursing programs at Wagner College earned it the #3 place in New York. This private not-for-profit school is set in Staten Island, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,200. The median Nursing program debt is $26,997. Read the full report on Wagner College
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The strong Nursing programs at New York University earned it the #4 place in New York. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. New York University Nursing students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. Read more about New York University
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Out of the 291 schools in New York in this year's ranking, Molloy College landed the #5 spot. Based in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,790. The median Nursing program debt is $27,420. See the full Molloy College profile
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Adelphi University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Garden City, NY, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. Adelphi University graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $48,775. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,487. See the full Adelphi University profile
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Cuny Bronx Community College placed #7 among Nursing schools in New York. Set in Bronx, NY, Cuny Bronx Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,206, with out-of-state students paying around $8,086. Cuny Bronx Community College Nursing students take on a median of $8,224 in debt. Get the full Cuny Bronx Community College report
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Farmingdale State College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,626, compared with $18,536 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,528 in student loans. Read more about Farmingdale State College
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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #9 among Nursing schools in New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Nursing students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
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University Of Rochester came in at #10 in this year's ranking. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University
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College Of Mount Saint Vincent placed #12 among Nursing schools in New York. Located in Bronx, NY, College Of Mount Saint Vincent is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of Mount Saint Vincent posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,540. The median Nursing program debt is $26,385. Read more about College Of Mount Saint Vincent
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Saint Josephs College New York came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Saint Josephs College New York is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,550. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,485. Read the full report on Saint Josephs College New York
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Pace University New York placed #14 among Nursing schools in New York. Based in New York, NY, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,510. Graduates carry a median of $25,670 in student loans. Read the full report on Pace University New York
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Saint John Fisher College placed #15 among Nursing schools in New York. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. Saint John Fisher College graduates 74% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,190. Saint John Fisher College Nursing students take on a median of $25,086 in debt. Get the full Saint John Fisher College report
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Suffolk County Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Selden, NY, Suffolk County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630, while out-of-state students pay about $12,460. The median Nursing program debt is $11,246. Read the full report on Suffolk County Community College
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Stony Brook University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Stony Brook University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Stony Brook University
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Nassau Community College landed the #18 spot in New York this year. Nassau Community College is a public school based in Garden City, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,330, with out-of-state students paying around $12,130. The median Nursing program debt is $11,850. Read more about Nassau Community College
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Long Island University C W Post Campus did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,432. Graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. More on Long Island University C W Post Campus
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Cuny College Of Staten Island did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Staten Island, NY, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a public institution. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,490, with out-of-state students paying around $15,440. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Cuny College Of Staten Island
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New York Institute Of Technology placed #21 among Nursing schools in New York. Set in Old Westbury, NY, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. New York Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $46,560 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,435 in student loans. Read more about New York Institute Of Technology
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Mercy College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Mercy College is a private not-for-profit school based in Dobbs Ferry, NY. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $22,880. Graduates carry a median of $28,304 in student loans. See the full Mercy College profile
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University At Buffalo landed the #23 spot in New York this year. Located in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $22,232. More on University At Buffalo
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Suny At Binghamton did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Vestal, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,567, while out-of-state students pay about $30,447. Graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Get the full Suny At Binghamton report
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Cuny Hunter College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Typical Nursing student debt is $11,091. More on Cuny Hunter College
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Niagara University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Niagara University graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $39,345 in tuition and fees. Typical Nursing student debt is $26,208. See the full Niagara University profile
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Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome landed the #27 spot in New York this year. Set in Utica, NY, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,625, while out-of-state students pay about $21,215. Typical Nursing student debt is $21,056. Read the full report on Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome
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Dominican College Of Blauvelt did well this year, earning the #28 position. Dominican College Of Blauvelt is a private not-for-profit school based in Orangeburg, NY. About 52% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,220. The median Nursing program debt is $27,033. More on Dominican College Of Blauvelt
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Dyouville College placed #29 among Nursing schools in New York. Set in Buffalo, NY, Dyouville College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $34,940 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,232 in student loans. See the full Dyouville College profile
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Mount Saint Mary College placed #30 among Nursing schools in New York. Set in Newburgh, NY, Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $43,450 in tuition and fees. The median Nursing program debt is $26,500. Read the full report on Mount Saint Mary College
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St Francis College did well this year, earning the #31 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brooklyn, NY. About 52% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,775. Graduates carry a median of $24,966 in student loans. See the full St Francis College profile
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Cuny Laguardia Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in Long Island City, NY, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,218, compared with $8,098 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $8,858 in student loans. Read the full report on Cuny Laguardia Community College
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Daemen College placed #33 among Nursing schools in New York. Based in Amherst, NY, Daemen College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,218. Students borrow a median of $28,358 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Daemen College
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Utica College landed the #34 spot in New York this year. Based in Utica, NY, Utica College is a private not-for-profit institution. Utica College graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $26,930. Graduates carry a median of $27,237 in student loans. Get the full Utica College report
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Hartwick College did well this year, earning the #35 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Oneonta, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $54,962. The median Nursing program debt is $25,740. Get the full Hartwick College report
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Cuny York College did well this year, earning the #36 position. This public school is set in Jamaica, NY. Cuny York College graduates 32% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,308. Students borrow a median of $12,573 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Cuny York College
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Orange County Community College landed the #37 spot in New York this year. Orange County Community College is a public school based in Middletown, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,526, compared with $12,334 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $14,152. Get the full Orange County Community College report
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Le Moyne College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. About 73% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,330. Graduates carry a median of $25,739 in student loans. See the full Le Moyne College profile
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Suny College At Plattsburgh came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in Plattsburgh, NY, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,035, compared with $18,945 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $24,217. Get the full Suny College At Plattsburgh report
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Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 21%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $11,492. Get the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology report
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Suny College At Brockport ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in Brockport, NY, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,752, compared with $15,822 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $24,757. Read the full report on Suny College At Brockport
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Suny Empire State College placed #42 among Nursing schools in New York. Set in Saratoga Springs, NY, Suny Empire State College is a public institution. Suny Empire State College graduates 36% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,648, with out-of-state students paying around $17,558. Suny Empire State College Nursing students take on a median of $23,693 in debt. Get the full Suny Empire State College report
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Hofstra University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,660. The median Nursing program debt is $24,848. Read the full report on Hofstra University
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Cuny Lehman College placed #44 among Nursing schools in New York. Located in Bronx, NY, Cuny Lehman College is a public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,410, with out-of-state students paying around $15,360. Students borrow a median of $13,213 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Cuny Lehman College report
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Touro College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in New York, NY, Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution. Touro College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $20,052 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. Read more about Touro College
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Nazareth College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Nazareth College is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. Nazareth College graduates 73% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,210. Nazareth College Nursing students take on a median of $26,185 in debt. Get the full Nazareth College report
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Elmira College placed #48 among Nursing schools in New York. Elmira College is a private not-for-profit school based in Elmira, NY. Elmira College posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,896. Elmira College Nursing students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Elmira College
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Suny College Of Technology At Delhi did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Delhi, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a public institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,762. Typical Nursing student debt is $20,303. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
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Dutchess Community College landed the #50 spot in New York this year. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Dutchess Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,670, with out-of-state students paying around $10,670. Dutchess Community College Nursing students take on a median of $11,836 in debt. Read the full report on Dutchess Community College
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North Country Community College came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Located in Saranac Lake, NY, North Country Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,682, while out-of-state students pay about $9,370. Students borrow a median of $18,716 to complete their Nursing program here. More on North Country Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 291 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 408 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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