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Explore and compare 111 top-ranked, accredited schools in New York. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
Ranked #11 nationally, New York University is a private nonprofit institution in New York, New York. Graduates earn a median of $82,509 within ten years.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Columbia University in the City of New York in New York, New York is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 95% graduation rate.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Rochester in Rochester, New York is a private nonprofit institution with a 87% graduation rate and over 11,946 students. The acceptance rate is 40%.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Staten Island, New York, College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, St. John Fisher University serves students in Rochester, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $41,190.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Cayuga County Community College is a public school in Auburn, New York offering nursing education. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Based in Troy, New York, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,460 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Binghamton University in Vestal, New York is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 18,816 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $5,210, CUNY Queensborough Community College in Bayside, New York is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Molloy University is a private nonprofit school in Rockville Centre, New York offering nursing education. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Maria College of Albany is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Albany, New York with about 722 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Erie Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Buffalo, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $11,300.
ADN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, Utica University serves students in Utica, New York. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Based in Sanborn, New York, Niagara County Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,285 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Ulster County Community College is a public school in Stone Ridge, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,666.
ADN Program Available
A public institution, Stony Brook University serves students in Stony Brook, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $10,931.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Utica, New York, Mohawk Valley Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Rockland Community College is a public institution in Suffern, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $6,862.
ADN Program Available
Niagara University is a private nonprofit school in Niagara University, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,345.
BSN Program Available
Elmira College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Elmira, New York with about 786 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.
BSN Program Available
North Country Community College is a smaller public institution in Saranac Lake, New York with about 1,658 students. The school reports a 26% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Clinton Community College is a smaller public institution in Plattsburgh, New York with about 1,067 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,831.
ADN Program Available
Touro University provides nursing education from its campus in New York, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $22,450.
ADN, BSN
Nazareth University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,401 students.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Suffolk County Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Selden, New York. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University | New York, NY | $62,796 | 87.8% | 13 | |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | $71,845 | 95.1% | 12 | |
| 3 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $67,080 | 87% | 10 | |
| 4 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | $7,490 | 65.7% | 11 | |
| 5 | St. John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | $41,190 | 73.3% | 10 | |
| 6 | Cayuga County Community College | Auburn, NY | $7,056 | 28.7% | 1 | |
| 7 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | $6,796 | 31% | 1 | |
| 8 | Binghamton University | Vestal, NY | $10,567 | 83.2% | 10 | |
| 9 | CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY | $5,210 | 24.7% | 1 | |
| 10 | Molloy University | Rockville Centre, NY | $39,790 | 70.4% | 8 | |
| 11 | Maria College of Albany | Albany, NY | $18,740 | 53.3% | 3 | |
| 12 | Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | $11,300 | 25.6% | 1 | |
| 13 | Utica University | Utica, NY | $26,930 | 56.9% | 1 | |
| 14 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY | $6,894 | 31.3% | 1 | |
| 15 | Ulster County Community College | Stone Ridge, NY | $6,666 | 29.8% | 1 | |
| 16 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | $10,931 | 77.8% | 11 | |
| 17 | Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY | $6,218 | 33.5% | 1 | |
| 18 | Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY | $6,862 | 29.6% | 1 | |
| 19 | Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | $39,345 | 71.3% | 1 | |
| 20 | Elmira College | Elmira, NY | $38,976 | 59.8% | 1 | |
| 21 | North Country Community College | Saranac Lake, NY | $6,682 | 26.2% | 1 | |
| 22 | Clinton Community College | Plattsburgh, NY | $6,831 | 22.9% | 1 | |
| 23 | Touro University | New York, NY | $22,450 | 66.4% | 2 | |
| 24 | Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | $42,450 | 71% | 3 | |
| 25 | Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | $6,630 | 24.2% | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
