2023 - Best Nursing Schools in Rochester, New York

2023 Best Nursing Schools in Rochester, New York

Research and compare nursing programs in Rochester, New York.

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

Compare Rochester Nursing Schools

Compare New York Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	"26"	"26"
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	93.20%	90.03%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	95.26% to 95.26%	78.18% to 96.80%

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 Rochester there are 6 nursing schools with 0 private and 2 public schools in Rochester to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Rochester offer 12 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Associate Degree, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to PhD, LPN to BSN and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Rochester healthcare needs, nursing programs in Rochester offer 11 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Rochester have never been more flexible. Rochester 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 2 ADN degree programs and 4 BSN degree programs in Rochester. 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 Rochester to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

St. John Fisher College

3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY - 14618-3597
((58) 5) -385-8000

Located in Rochester, St. John Fisher College is an institution of higher education which places emphasis in the liberal arts. With small class size, students will get personalized attention from the faculty. Students in its Wegmans School of Nursing will benefit from hands-on experiences conducted throughout the Rochester region and

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Programs: Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 2
National Rank BSN: 104
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 95.60%

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

Nazareth College

4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY - 14618-3790
((58) 5) -389-2525

Founded in 1924, Nazareth College is a co-educational, religiously independent college in Rochester. The college places emphasis on civic engagement as well as experience-based learning. Students of the Nursing and Public Health Department can study abroad or be dual-enrolled in Belize or Finland. In terms of simulation and clinical experiences,

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Programs: Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 3
National Rank BSN: 112
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 95.53%

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

University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY - 14627-0011
((58) 5) -275-3221

University of Rochester is one of the leading universities in the world. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Its School of Nursing, established in 1972, offers high-quality nursing programs and extensive clinical experience. A transformative and life-long education is at the core of the

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: 7
National Rank BSN: 296
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.53%

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

Roberts Wesleyan College

2301 Westside Dr, Rochester, NY - 14624
((58) 5) -594-6000

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 16
National Rank BSN: 482
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 78.47%

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 Rochester 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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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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