2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Amherst, New York

By RNCareers.org Staff

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Amherst, New York for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Amherst.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Amherst, 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 Amherst there are 2 nursing schools with 0 private and 1 public schools in Amherst to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Amherst offer 8 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Accelerated BSN, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing and Post Master's NP Certificate.

To meet the diverse needs of Amherst healthcare needs, nursing programs in Amherst offer 5 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Amherst have never been more flexible. Amherst 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 Hybrid.

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

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated ADN degree programs and 1 BSN degree programs in Amherst. 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 Amherst to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA - 01003
((41) 3) -545-0111

Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 11
National Rank BSN: 212
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 92.33%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 4
National Rank ADN: 165
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 124.30%

Daemen College

4380 Main St, Amherst, NY - 14226-3592
((71) 6) -839-3600

Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

New York has 67 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Amherst 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

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