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Best Nursing Schools in Buffalo, New York (2026)

Buffalo has 23 nursing programs across 7 program types. 12 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 86%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Buffalo by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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University at Buffalo — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Buffalo, NY•$10,782 in / $30,572 out
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D'Youville University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Buffalo, NY•$33,560
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D'Youville University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Buffalo, NY•$33,560
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Buffalo

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Erie Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$6,100 in / $11,300 out
University at Buffalo
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$10,782 in / $30,572 out
University at Buffalo
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$10,782 in / $30,572 out
University at Buffalo
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$10,782 in / $30,572 out
University at Buffalo
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$14,388 in / $27,338 out
University at Buffalo
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$14,388 in / $27,338 out
University at Buffalo
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$14,388 in / $27,338 out
University at Buffalo
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$14,388 in / $27,338 out

Programs in Buffalo by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

DNP programs in New YorkADN programs in New YorkMSN programs in New YorkCERT programs in New YorkRN_TO_BSN programs in New YorkBSN programs in New YorkABSN programs in New York

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