Best Nursing Schools in Albany, New York (2026)
Albany has 12 nursing programs across 5 program types. 8 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 80%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.
12
Programs
5
Program types
80%
Avg NCLEX rate
8
With NCLEX data
Top Nursing Programs in Albany by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
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Maria College of Albany — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
CERT•Albany, NY•$17,680
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Albany
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$14,756
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$15,865
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$15,865
Maria College of Albany
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$17,680
Maria College of Albany
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$17,680
Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$23,500
Albany Medical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$29,117
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