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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

51 Schools Ranked
$19,241 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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
197 Total Awards
$15,360 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named The Graduate Center, CUNY the best value school in New York for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. The Graduate Center is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 197 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at The Graduate Center are $15,360 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,723 in student loans.

The Graduate Center is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

The Graduate Center did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

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#2

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
77 Total Awards
$18,486 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Farmingdale State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Farmingdale, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 77 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale are $18,486 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,585 in student loans.

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking.

Full Farmingdale State College Report

#3

Hunter College

New York, New York
193 Total Awards
$15,332 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hunter College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Hunter College is a large public school located in New York, New York that handed out 193 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hunter are $15,332 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,892 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Hunter, 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, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
95 Total Awards
$15,440 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Staten Island CUNY. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in Staten Island, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 95 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

CSI undergraduate students pay an average of $15,440 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,975 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 CSI does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full College of Staten Island CUNY Report

#5

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
116 Total Awards
$17,540 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,905 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Empire State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Empire State College is a medium-sized public school located in Saratoga Springs, New York that handed out 116 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Empire are $17,540 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,905 in student loans.

Online courses are available at SUNY Empire, 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, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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105 Total Awards
$15,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,079 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, New York City College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at City Tech are $15,270 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,079 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at City Tech. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
51 Total Awards
$19,308 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Polytechnic Institute ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. This small public school is located in Utica, New York, and it awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Poly undergraduate students pay an average of $19,308 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,054 in student loans.

SUNY Poly does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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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#8

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
199 Total Awards
$15,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,590 Avg Student Debt

Lehman College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. This fairly large public school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 199 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lehman are $15,360 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,590 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lehman. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

York College

Jamaica, New York
63 Total Awards
$15,308 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,101 Avg Student Debt

York College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Jamaica, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

York undergraduate students pay an average of $15,308 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,101 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at York. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, New York
21 Total Awards
$15,302 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,230 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Medgar Evers College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the small public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Medgar are $15,302 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,230 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Medgar. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
248 Total Awards
$18,588 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,509 Avg Student Debt

The College at Brockport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Brockport, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 248 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Brockport are $18,588 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Brockport. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full The College at Brockport Report

#12

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
263 Total Awards
$28,375 Average Tuition & Fees

Stony Brook University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Stony Brook, New York, the large public school awarded 263 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Stony Brook are $28,375 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,235 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at SUNY Stony Brook, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York
218 Total Awards
$12,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,840 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Delhi landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This small public school is located in Delhi, New York, and it awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Delhi undergraduate students pay an average of $12,410 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,840 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Delhi. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
102 Total Awards
$18,841 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,726 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Plattsburgh ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Plattsburgh is located in Plattsburgh, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh are $18,841 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,726 in loans while pursuing their degree.

SUNY Plattsburgh 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 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full SUNY Plattsburgh Report

#15

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
193 Total Awards
$28,230 Average Tuition & Fees

Binghamton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 193 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Binghamton University are $28,230 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,517 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Binghamton University, 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 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
155 Total Awards
$28,702 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Buffalo landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 155 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University at Buffalo are $28,702 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,848 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University at Buffalo does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
53 Total Awards
$15,937 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,313 Avg Student Debt

Alfred State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Alfred, New York, the small public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Alfred State are $15,937 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,313 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Alfred State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Alfred State College Report

#18

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
128 Total Awards
$22,305 Avg Student Debt

Excelsior College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Excelsior College are $0 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,305 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Excelsior College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Excelsior College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Full Excelsior College Report

#19

SUNY Canton

Canton, New York
40 Total Awards
$15,449 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,626 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Canton landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. SUNY Canton is a small public school located in Canton, New York that handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Canton are $15,449 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,626 in loans while pursuing their degree.

SUNY Canton does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, New York
4 Total Awards
$18,651 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,983 Avg Student Debt

Morrisville State College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Morrisville, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Morrisville State College are $18,651 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,983 in student loans.

Morrisville State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
471 Total Awards
$20,734 Average Tuition & Fees

Mercy College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and it awarded 471 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Mercy are $20,734 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,464 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Mercy 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Touro College

New York, New York
55 Total Awards
$18,908 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,193 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Touro College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Touro is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Touro are $18,908 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,193 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Touro does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Touro College Report

#23

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
340 Total Awards
$34,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Molloy College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Molloy is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rockville Centre, New York. It awarded 340 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Molloy undergraduate students pay an average of $34,310 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,536 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Molloy does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

Molloy also took the #2 spot in our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York rankings.

Full Molloy College Report

#24

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
46 Total Awards
$16,686 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,630 Avg Student Debt

Monroe College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 46 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monroe College are $16,686 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,630 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Monroe College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

Utica College

Utica, New York
360 Total Awards
$23,264 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,104 Avg Student Debt

Utica College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Utica College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Utica, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Utica College are $23,264 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Utica College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Utica College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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