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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York

62 Schools Ranked
$9,953 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,989 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
1,240 Total Awards
$12,110 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Excelsior University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,240 students in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior University accumulate an average of $12,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Excelsior University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#2

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

New York, New York
330 Total Awards
$19,935 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,264 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Helene Fuld College of Nursing. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in New York, New York, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 330 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

HFCN does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,935. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,264 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Trocaire College

Buffalo, New York
333 Total Awards
$19,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,087 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Trocaire College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in New York. Located in Buffalo, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 333 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,250 to cover tuition and fees at Trocaire. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,087 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Trocaire. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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2,922 Total Awards
$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,363 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 62 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Suffolk County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Suffolk County Community College is a large public school situated in Selden, New York. It awarded 2,922 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they attend Suffolk County Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,740. Associate Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $9,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Suffolk County Community College. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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209 Total Awards
$17,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,233 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in New York. St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island is a private for-profit institution located in Staten Island, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 209 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,300 to cover tuition and fees at St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $21,233 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

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256 Total Awards
$21,069 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,380 Avg Student Debt

St Paul’s School of Nursing - Queens came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. St Paul’s School of Nursing - Queens is a very small private for-profit school located in Rego Park, New York that handed out 256 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,069 to cover tuition and fees at St Paul’s School of Nursing - Queens. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,380 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

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1,252 Total Awards
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,175 Avg Student Debt

New York City College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,252 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at City Tech is $7,320. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,270. On average, associate degree students take out $10,175 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

One thing to take note of is that City Tech does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

St. Joseph's College of Nursing

Syracuse, New York
173 Total Awards
$23,321 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,948 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Syracuse, New York, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 173 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

St Joseph’s College of Nursing does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,321. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,948 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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3,971 Total Awards
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,836 Avg Student Debt

Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. BMCC is a fairly large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 3,971 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BMCC is $5,170. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,050. Associate Degree recipients from BMCC accumulate an average of $10,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

BMCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#10

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, New York
301 Total Awards
$8,741 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,582 Avg Student Debt

Morrisville State College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Morrisville State College is a small public school located in Morrisville, New York that handed out 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,741 in tuition and fees if they attend Morrisville State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,651. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,582 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Morrisville State College. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
2,247 Total Awards
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,890 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Nassau Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,247 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend Nassau Community College full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,130. Associate Degree recipients from Nassau Community College accumulate an average of $11,890 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nassau Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#12

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
1,749 Total Awards
$5,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,917 Avg Student Debt

Kingsborough Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Kingsborough Community College is a fairly large public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 1,749 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,132. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,917 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

KCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Rockland Community College

Suffern, New York
805 Total Awards
$6,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,744 Avg Student Debt

Rockland Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Rockland Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Suffern, New York. It awarded 805 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rockland Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,332. On average, associate degree students take out $10,744 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Rockland Community 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
1,390 Total Awards
$5,712 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,020 Avg Student Debt

Monroe Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 1,390 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend Monroe Community College full time pay an average of $5,712 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,468. On average, associate degree students take out $12,020 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Monroe Community 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. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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102 Total Awards
$17,293 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,287 Avg Student Debt

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Pomeroy College of Nursing is located in Syracuse, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 102 associate degrees to qualified students.

Pomeroy College of Nursing does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,293. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,287 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Maria College of Albany

Albany, New York
202 Total Awards
$16,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,506 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Maria College of Albany did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 202 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Maria College of Albany, expect to pay an average of $16,510 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Maria College of Albany accumulate an average of $19,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Maria College of Albany 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, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#15

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
1,863 Total Awards
$5,210 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,978 Avg Student Debt

Queensborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Bayside, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,863 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at QCC is $5,210. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,090. Associate Degree recipients from QCC accumulate an average of $10,978 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at QCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York
539 Total Awards
$5,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,106 Avg Student Debt

Genesee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. GCC is a public institution located in Batavia, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 539 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend GCC full time pay an average of $5,440 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,040. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,106 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

GCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#19

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
1,364 Total Awards
$5,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,690 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 1,364 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend Erie Community College full time pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,150. Associate Degree recipients from Erie Community College accumulate an average of $10,690 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Erie Community College. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Adirondack Community College

Queensbury, New York
424 Total Awards
$6,088 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,661 Avg Student Debt

Adirondack Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Adirondack is a small public school situated in Queensbury, New York. It awarded 424 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,088 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Adirondack. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,632. On average, associate degree students take out $12,661 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

SUNY Adirondack 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, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#21

Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York
709 Total Awards
$6,262 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,570 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Orange County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. SUNY Orange is a small public school situated in Middletown, New York. It awarded 709 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,262 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Orange. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,806. On average, associate degree students take out $12,570 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Orange does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
2,562 Total Awards
$5,218 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,523 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. LaGuardia Community College is a fairly large public school located in Long Island City, New York that handed out 2,562 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LaGuardia. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,098. Associate Degree recipients from LaGuardia accumulate an average of $8,523 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LaGuardia. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#23

Corning Community College

Corning, New York
338 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,366 Avg Student Debt

Corning Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Corning Community College is located in Corning, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 338 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend Corning Community College full time pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,230. On average, associate degree students take out $14,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Corning Community College. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#24

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
507 Total Awards
$6,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,330 Avg Student Debt

Jamestown Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Jamestown Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 507 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jamestown Community College is $6,450. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,750. On average, associate degree students take out $11,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Jamestown Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#25

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
680 Total Awards
$6,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,343 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, SUNY Broome did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school located in Binghamton, New York that handed out 680 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Broome. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,984. On average, associate degree students take out $14,343 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Broome does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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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