2025 - Best Nursing Schools In New York, New York

2025 Best Nursing Schools in New York, New York

Research and compare nursing programs in New York, New York.

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

Compare New York Nursing Schools

Compare New York Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	5	9
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	64.60%	72.21%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	56.45% to 68.66%	75.50% to 91.12%

In total the state of New York offers 113 nursing schools consisting of 8 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 57 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of New York there are 12 nursing schools with 1 private and 4 public schools in New York to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, New York offer 13 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate, Accelerated BSN, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, Ph.D., Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to PhD and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of New York healthcare needs, nursing programs in New York offer 13 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Nursing Administration, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in New York have never been more flexible. New York 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 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in New York including Campus, Hybrid and Online.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 4 ADN degree programs and 7 BSN degree programs in New York. 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 New York to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

CUNY Hunter College

695 Park Ave, New York, NY - 10065
((21) 2) -772-4000

Located in Park Avenue, Hunter College is one of the constituents of the City University of New York (CUNY system). Its nursing baccalaureate, master’s, post-graduate and DNP programs under its School of Nursing (SON) is CCNE-accredited. Moreover, students in the SON benefit from clinical experiences conducted throughout various community, ambulatory,

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: 5
National Rank BSN: 160
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 88.02%

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

Pace University – College of Health Professions (CHP)

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY - 10038-1598
((21) 2) -346-1200

Pace University is a four-year private, non-profit educational institution with campuses in Pleasantville and One Pace Plaza. Its Lienhard School of Nursing places emphasis on hands-on learning. Its focus on clinical and simulation laboratory experiences is evident in its 10,000 sq. ft facility. The said facility houses high fidelity manikins

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Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 15
National Rank BSN: 428
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 86.30%

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

Phillips School of Nursing- ASDBS

148 East 126th Street, New York, NY - 10035-6354
((21) 2) -614-6114

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 18
National Rank BSN: 450
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 78.20%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 39
National Rank ADN: 625
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 78.55%

Nyack College

2 Washington Street, New York, NY - 10004
((21) 2) -625-0500

Named after its location, Nyack College is a private Christian and Missionary educational institution serving the area for more than 125 years. Its Cheryl Phenicie School of Nursing offers a live simulation with simulation software. The school aims to produce generalist nurses through its student-centered approach and small class size.

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 20
National Rank BSN: 478
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 73.73%

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

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-New York

110 William St. 19th Fl, New York, NY - 10038
((21) 2) -982-3456

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

Touro College-ASDBS

50 West 47th Street, New York, NY - 10036
((64) 6) -565-6000

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 71.20%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 79.56%

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

24 East 120th Street, New York, NY - 10035-2737
((21) 2) -616-7200

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: 37
National Rank ADN: 607
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 73.81%

Columbia University in the City of New York

West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY - 10027
((21) 2) -854-1754

Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health 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): 84.94%

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

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY - 10012-1091
((21) 2) -998-1212

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is the nation’s second-largest private university college of nursing. It was founded in 1932 and continues its aim of providing patient-centered care. Its nursing baccalaureate, master’s, DNP, and post-graduate APRN certificate program received full accreditation from CCNE. Accelerated 15-Month - This accelerated program allows

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Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health 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): 87.28%

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 New York 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.

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