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Best Colleges for Nursing in New York

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in New York, led by New York University, University of Rochester and Stony Brook University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in New York?

Based on our rankings, New York University is the top-ranked college for Nursing in New York. Other top choices include University of Rochester, Stony Brook University, Binghamton University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are New York University, University of Rochester, Stony Brook University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $31,745 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $68,939 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  3. 3. Stony Brook University — Stony Brook, NY · 49% acceptance · SAT 1,419 · $32,741 tuition · 76% grad rate
  4. 4. Binghamton University — Vestal, NY · 38.6% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $30,447 tuition · 82% grad rate
  5. 5. CUNY Hunter College — New York, NY · 53.8% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,332 tuition · 57% grad rate
  6. 6. Touro University — New York, NY · 60.8% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $22,450 tuition · 72% grad rate
  7. 7. University at Buffalo — Buffalo, NY · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $31,536 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. St. Joseph's University-New York — Brooklyn, NY · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $36,550 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. St. John Fisher University — Rochester, NY · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $41,190 tuition · 74% grad rate
  10. 10. SUNY Brockport — Brockport, NY · 70.7% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $15,822 tuition · 55% grad rate
  11. 11. CUNY Lehman College — Bronx, NY · 56.6% acceptance · SAT 970 · $15,360 tuition · 51% grad rate
  12. 12. CUNY Graduate School and University Center — New York, NY · 68.5% acceptance · $15,185 tuition
  13. 13. Farmingdale State College — Farmingdale, NY · 63.3% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $18,536 tuition · 53% grad rate
  14. 14. CUNY York College — Jamaica, NY · 64.1% acceptance · SAT 880 · $15,308 tuition · 32% grad rate
  15. 15. Le Moyne College — Syracuse, NY · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,255 · $40,330 tuition · 73% grad rate
  16. 16. Nazareth University — Rochester, NY · 74.7% acceptance · SAT 1,216 · $42,450 tuition · 73% grad rate
  17. 17. Elmira College — Elmira, NY · 77% acceptance · SAT 1,314 · $38,976 tuition · 65% grad rate
  18. 18. Niagara University — Niagara University, NY · 87.4% acceptance · SAT 1,168 · $39,345 tuition · 75% grad rate
  19. 19. State University of New York at Plattsburgh — Plattsburgh, NY · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,165 · $18,945 tuition · 59% grad rate
  20. 20. Utica University — Utica, NY · 92% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $26,930 tuition · 56% grad rate
  21. 21. Keuka College — Keuka Park, NY · 68.1% acceptance · $39,332 tuition · 58% grad rate

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