2026 Best Value Nursing Schools in New York
Looking for the best-value Nursing degree programs in New York? We have ranked 408 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Nursing Degree Search evaluated 85 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Nursing Degree Schools in New York
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Cuny Bronx Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Nursing degree 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,307 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Cuny Bronx Community College report
Out of the 85 schools in New York in this year's value ranking, Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #2 spot. 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. Cuny Graduate School And University Center alumni report median earnings of $65,991 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report
Out of the 85 schools in New York in this year's value ranking, Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #3 spot. 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. Cuny Laguardia Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,653 a decade after entry. Set against $8,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Cuny Laguardia Community College
Dutchess Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Nursing ranking in New York. 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. Median earnings reach $43,929 ten years out. Set against $11,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Dutchess Community College
Out of the 85 schools in New York in this year's value ranking, Suffolk County Community College landed the #5 spot. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,907 ten years after entry. Set against $11,246 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Suffolk County Community College
Nassau Community College landed the #6 spot for value 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,248. Set against $11,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Nassau Community College
Cuny Kingsborough Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Set in Brooklyn, NY, Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,252, while out-of-state students pay about $8,132. Students borrow a median of $7,858 to complete their Nursing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,621 ten years after entry. Set against $7,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Cuny Kingsborough Community College
Orange County Community College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. 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. Orange County Community College alumni report median earnings of $44,117 a decade after entry. Set against $14,152 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Orange County Community College report
Cuny Hostos Community College landed the #9 spot for value in New York this year. Located in Bronx, NY, Cuny Hostos Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,254 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,134. Graduates carry a median of $9,007 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,485. Set against $9,007 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Cuny Hostos Community College
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College landed the #10 spot for value in New York this year. Set in New York, NY, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,170, while out-of-state students pay about $8,050. Typical Nursing student debt is $8,794. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,306. Set against $8,794 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College report
Farmingdale State College placed #10 among the best-value Nursing schools in New York. Set in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,781 ten years after entry. Set against $19,528 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Farmingdale State College
Genesee Community College landed the #12 spot for value in New York this year. Genesee Community College is a public school based in Batavia, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $5,900, while out-of-state students pay about $6,500. Genesee Community College Nursing students take on a median of $15,991 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,674 ten years after entry. Set against $15,991 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Genesee Community College profile
Cuny College Of Staten Island came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Staten Island, NY, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $53,501 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%. More on Cuny College Of Staten Island
Jefferson Community College placed #14 among the best-value Nursing schools in New York. Located in Watertown, NY, Jefferson Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,264 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,700. Typical Nursing student debt is $14,804. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,991. Set against $14,804 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Jefferson Community College
Hudson Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,852. The median Nursing program debt is $12,868. Hudson Valley Community College alumni report median earnings of $45,460 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,868 median debt. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Cuny Hunter College landed the #16 spot for value in New York this year. This public school is set in New York, NY. 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. Median earnings reach $63,163 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%. More on Cuny Hunter College
North Country Community College landed the #16 spot for value in New York this year. 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. Median earnings reach $38,276 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on North Country Community College
Columbia Greene Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Based in Hudson, NY, Columbia Greene Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,048 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,448. Graduates carry a median of $19,168 in student loans. Median earnings reach $44,441 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Columbia Greene Community College
Cuny York College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Jamaica, NY. 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. Cuny York College alumni report median earnings of $56,945 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny York College admits about 64% of applicants. Read more about Cuny York College
Niagara County Community College landed the #20 spot for value in New York this year. This public school is set in Sanborn, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,894, compared with $12,030 for out-of-state students. Niagara County Community College Nursing students take on a median of $13,970 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,285. Set against $13,970 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Niagara County Community College
Cuny New York City College Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,365 ten years after entry. Set against $11,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology report
Erie Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Located in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,100 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Typical Nursing student debt is $12,580. Median earnings reach $41,228 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Erie Community College report
Monroe Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Set in Rochester, NY, Monroe Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,006 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,056 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $12,921. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,174 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,921 median debt. See the full Monroe Community College profile
Fulton Montgomery Community College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Fulton Montgomery Community College is a public school based in Johnstown, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,198, with out-of-state students paying around $6,798. The median Nursing program debt is $16,142. Median earnings reach $39,535 ten years out. Set against $16,142 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Fulton Montgomery Community College profile
Adirondack Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Queensbury, NY, Adirondack Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,844, while out-of-state students pay about $9,616. The median Nursing program debt is $12,358. Adirondack Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,267 a decade after entry. Set against $12,358 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Adirondack Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Nursing Degree Schools in New York
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Suny Empire State College placed #26 among the best-value Nursing schools in New York. Set in Saratoga Springs, NY, Suny Empire State College is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,080. Set against $23,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Suny Empire State College report
Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Located in Utica, NY, Mohawk Valley Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,218, compared with $8,851 for out-of-state students. Mohawk Valley Community College Nursing students take on a median of $11,900 in debt. Mohawk Valley Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,850 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Mohawk Valley Community College
Jamestown Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Located in Jamestown, NY, Jamestown Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,840. Jamestown Community College Nursing students take on a median of $12,800 in debt. Median earnings reach $38,242 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Jamestown Community College
Broome Community College landed the #29 spot for value in New York this year. Set in Binghamton, NY, Broome Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,624, with out-of-state students paying around $14,288. Typical Nursing student debt is $16,830. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,710. That is a strong return on a $16,830 median debt. Read the full report on Broome Community College
Corning Community College landed the #30 spot for value in New York this year. Set in Corning, NY, Corning Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,534 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,326. Corning Community College Nursing students take on a median of $15,638 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,817 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,638 median debt. Get the full Corning Community College report
Onondaga Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. This public school is set in Syracuse, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,102, compared with $11,392 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $12,623. Median earnings reach $41,190 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Onondaga Community College report
Cuny Lehman College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Bronx, NY, Cuny Lehman College is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $58,013 ten years out. Set against $13,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Cuny Lehman College report
Finger Lakes Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Set in Canandaigua, NY, Finger Lakes Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,258 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,442 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $16,736. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,054 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,736 median debt. Get the full Finger Lakes Community College report
Excelsior College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Typical Nursing student debt is $19,311. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,493. That is a strong return on a $19,311 median debt. See the full Excelsior College profile
Tompkins Cortland Community College landed the #35 spot for value in New York this year. Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public school based in Dryden, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,970, compared with $12,855 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,707 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Read the full report on Tompkins Cortland Community College
Suny College At Brockport came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Located in Brockport, NY, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. 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. Suny College At Brockport alumni report median earnings of $54,496 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%. Read the full report on Suny College At Brockport
Suny College At Plattsburgh landed the #37 spot for value in New York this year. Based in Plattsburgh, NY, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,035, compared with $18,945 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $24,217. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,403. Set against $24,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Suny College At Plattsburgh report
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Located in Delhi, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,629 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Clinton Community College placed #39 among the best-value Nursing schools in New York. Located in Plattsburgh, NY, Clinton Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,831. Clinton Community College Nursing students take on a median of $17,424 in debt. Clinton Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,246 a decade after entry. Set against $17,424 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Clinton Community College report
Cuny Queensborough Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Bayside, NY, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,210 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,090. Typical Nursing student debt is $10,052. Cuny Queensborough Community College alumni report median earnings of $44,214 a decade after entry. Set against $10,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Cuny Queensborough Community College
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome placed #41 among the best-value Nursing schools in New York. Set in Utica, NY, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,355. That is a strong return on a $21,056 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome
Cuny Medgar Evers College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,352, while out-of-state students pay about $15,302. Students borrow a median of $12,531 to complete their Nursing program here. Cuny Medgar Evers College alumni report median earnings of $46,498 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Medgar Evers College admits about 86% of applicants. More on Cuny Medgar Evers College
Suny At Binghamton offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Vestal, NY. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $80,596. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny At Binghamton has an acceptance rate of 39%. Get the full Suny At Binghamton report
University At Buffalo ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Located in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $70,814. That is a strong return on a $22,232 median debt. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. More on University At Buffalo
Stony Brook University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Nursing schools. Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,502. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stony Brook University has an acceptance rate of 49%. Read more about Stony Brook University
Sullivan County Community College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Based in Loch Sheldrake, NY, Sullivan County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,468 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,132 for out-of-state students. Sullivan County Community College Nursing students take on a median of $15,950 in debt. Median earnings reach $38,354 ten years out. Set against $15,950 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Sullivan County Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred landed the #47 spot for value in New York this year. Based in Alfred, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,892 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,837. The median Nursing program debt is $19,721. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,445. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Alfred profile
Ulster County Community College landed the #48 spot for value in New York this year. This public school is set in Stone Ridge, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $6,666, with out-of-state students paying around $12,146. Graduates carry a median of $13,354 in student loans. Median earnings reach $41,896 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $13,354 median debt. See the full Ulster County Community College profile
Morrisville State College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Morrisville State College is a public school based in Morrisville, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $8,825, with out-of-state students paying around $19,245. Graduates carry a median of $20,290 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,295. Set against $20,290 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Morrisville State College has an acceptance rate of 92%. More on Morrisville State College
Suny College Of Technology At Canton placed #50 among the best-value Nursing schools in New York. Set in Canton, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,742, while out-of-state students pay about $15,769. Graduates carry a median of $23,640 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,860 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,640 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Canton profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 85 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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