2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Brooklyn, New York

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Brooklyn, New York for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Brooklyn.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn there are 5 nursing schools with 1 private and 4 public schools in Brooklyn to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Brooklyn offer 7 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Brooklyn healthcare needs, nursing programs in Brooklyn offer 3 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

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

Compare Brooklyn Nursing Schools

Compare New York Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	3	4
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	85.66%	87.73%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	74.03% to 94.60%	81.73% to 93.72%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 3 ADN degree programs and 2 BSN degree programs in Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY - 11203-2098
((71) 8) -270-2187

Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is one of the members of the State University of New York (SUNY) System, and is the only academic medical center in the area. The curriculum is founded on a student-first philosophy with emphasis not only on patient care, but on student support as

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Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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

Long Island University-Brooklyn

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY - 11201-5372
(718) 488-1011

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 79.68%

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

CUNY New York City College of Technology

300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY - 11201
((71) 8) -260-5500

New York City College of Technology is located in Brooklyn, New York. They offer both an associate's degree in nursing and a bachelor's degree in nursing. The BSN program is available to students holding either an associate's degree or diploma nursing certificate, so it is actually an RN to BSN

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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: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

CUNY Medgar Evers College

1650 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY - 11225
((71) 8) -270-4900

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: 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 Brooklyn 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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