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Best Nursing Schools in New York (2026)

New York has 377 nursing programs across 91 cities. 232 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 86%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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377
Total programs
6
Program types
86%
Avg NCLEX rate
232
With NCLEX data

Top BSN Programs in New York by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Monroe Community College — Bachelor's in Nursing
BSN•Bronx, NY•$5,856 in / $10,756 out
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New York University — BSN Program
BSN•New York, NY•$232,000
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Plaza College — BSN Program
BSN•Forest Hills, NY•-
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SUNY Stony Brook — BSN Program
BSN•Stony Brook, NY•$40,000
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in New York by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Iona University — MSN Program
MSN•New Rochelle, NY•-
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Monroe Community College — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Bronx, NY•$5,856 in / $10,756 out
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University at Buffalo — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Buffalo, NY•$10,782 in / $30,572 out
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SUNY Brockport — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Brockport, NY•$8,678 in / $15,748 out
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Keuka College — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Keuka Park, NY•$38,000
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Nursing Programs in New York by Type

ADN
74 programs
Avg NCLEX: 87%
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BSN
75 programs
Avg NCLEX: 86%
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ABSN
22 programs
Avg NCLEX: 85%
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RN to BSN
31 programs
Avg NCLEX: 85%
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MSN
47 programs
Avg NCLEX: 87%
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DNP
71 programs
Avg NCLEX: 84%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in New York

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Access Careers-Islandia
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,500
Access Careers
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,500
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,170 in / $8,050 out
CUNY Bronx Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,206 in / $8,086 out
CUNY Bronx Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,206 in / $8,086 out
CUNY Hostos Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,208 in / $8,088 out
CUNY Hostos Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,208 in / $8,088 out
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,210 in / $8,090 out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,218 in / $8,098 out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,218 in / $8,098 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in New York?

There are 377 nursing programs in New York, spanning 74 ADN, 75 BSN, 22 ABSN, 31 RN to BSN, 47 MSN, 71 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in New York?

Based on 232 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in New York is 86%. The highest rate is 100% at Iona University.

What is the cheapest nursing school in New York?

The most affordable option is Access Careers-Islandia (CERT) at $1,500.

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