2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Albany, New York

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Albany, New York for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Albany.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Albany, the state of New York, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of New York offers 105 nursing schools consisting of 6 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 55 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Albany there are 7 nursing schools with 0 private and 4 public schools in Albany to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Albany offer 5 nursing degree levels including: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Accelerated BSN, Master Degree and Post Master's NP Certificate.

To meet the diverse needs of Albany healthcare needs, nursing programs in Albany offer 3 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Albany have never been more flexible. Albany nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 2 different paths to earn your nursing degree in New York including Campus and Online.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Albany Nursing Schools

Compare New York Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	3	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	88.75%	85.04%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	78.85% to 94.62%	85.04% to 85.04%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 6 ADN degree programs and 2 BSN degree programs in Albany. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Albany to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Albany State University

504 College Drive, Albany, GA - 31705
((22) 9) -500-3500

Located in Albany, Georgia, ASU's School of Nursing is a public institution that offers bachelor's and master's degrees to students interested in nursing. While the majority of programs are offered at an associate or bachelor's level, there are also opportunities available for earning an Online Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse

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Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 5
National Rank BSN: 170
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 93.06%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 19
National Rank ADN: 553
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 78.70%

Excelsior College

7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY - 12203-5159
((51) 8) -464-8500

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 58.33%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 34
National Rank ADN: 569
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 76.70%

Maria College of Albany

700 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY - 12208
((51) 8) -438-3111

Maria College is a private Catholic school in Albany, NY. They offer an ADN program, as well as an RN to BSN program, and both are ACEN accredited. The campus has a 6,500 square foot nursing teaching and learning facility, providing students with simulated patient-care experiences and hands-on learning. Maria

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 13
National Rank ADN: 243
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 91.00%

New York has 67 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Albany does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of New York's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Albany, Alfred, Amherst, Auburn, Batavia, Bayside, Bethpage, Binghamton, Brockport, Bronx, Bronxville, Brooklyn, Brookville, Buffalo, Canandaigua, Corning, Delhi, Dobbs Ferry, Dryden, Elmira, Farmingdale, Garden City, Geneva, Hudson, Jamaica, Johnstown, Keuka Park, Loch Sheldrake, Long Island City, Melville, Middletown, Morrisville, New York, Newburgh, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Plattsburgh, Poughkeepsie, Queensbury, Rego Park, Rochester, Rockville Centre, Sanborn, Saranac Lake, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Selden, Staten Island, Stone Ridge, Stony Brook, Suffern, Syracuse, Troy, Utica, Valhalla, Vestal and Yonkers.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics