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2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Syracuse, NY

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Journey?


By RNCareers.org Staff
Updated: November 25, 2021

Are you looking to research and compare nursing programs in Syracuse? We help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Syracuse, 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 Syracuse there are 5 nursing schools with 0 private and 2 public schools in Syracuse to choose from.

New York has 68 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Syracuse 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, Niagara University, 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.

Wether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Syracuse offer 8 nursing degree levels including: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, APRN Certificate, MSN to DNP and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Syracuse healthcare needs, nursing programs in Syracuse offer 4 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

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

 

Ranking Methodology

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

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

Compare Syracuse Nursing Schools

Compare New York Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs 3 2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate 93.87% N/A%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range 92.84% to 95.44% N/A% to N/A%

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Upstate Medical University

  • 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY - 13210
  • (315) 464-5540

  • Programs: 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):
  • Program Accreditors: ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA
  • State Rank ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN):

Le Moyne College

  • 1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY - 13214-1301
  • (315) 445-4100

  • Programs: 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):
  • Program Accreditors: ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA
  • State Rank ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN):

St Joseph’s College of Nursing at St Joseph’s Hospital Health Center

  • 206 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY - 13203
  • (315) 448-5040

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is located in Syracuse NY and offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. They offer several tracks towards completion. The Weekday RN option requires four-semesters of attendance and takes two years to complete. The Evening/Weekend RN option begins in the summer, and classes meet every other weekend from Friday afternoon through Sunday.

They also offer a dual degree partnership program with Le Moyne College, which requires students to study at Le Moyne for the first and last year if the program, and the second and third year will be spent at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. This program is suitable for students seeking a more traditional college experience. Another program offered is the accelerated dual degree partnership with Le Moyne College. This 18-month option is ideal for students who hold a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree who want to become a nurse. Upon graduation from the program, students will have earned an ADN from St. Joseph’s College as well as a BSN from Le Moyne College.

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN):
  • Program Accreditors: ACEN
  • State Rank ADN: 15
  • National Rank ADN: 283
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 93.33%

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital

  • 765 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY - 13210-1687
  • (315) 470-7481

The Pomeroy College of Nursing is located in Syracuse, NY and offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. The program has affordable tuition rates and boasts small class sizes and a state-of-the-art environment. They have numerous RN to BSN affiliations, offering a seamless transition from Pomeroy to a BSN program. The nursing school is conveniently located across from Crouse Hospital, providing easy access to clinical experiences. Students will receive faculty advising, career counseling and job placement assistance. They also offer a “Degree in 3” program in partnership with Le Moyne College, offering dual matriculation at both Pomeroy and Le Moyne colleges with an ADN and BSN degree.

Students have various options for completing the ADN curriculum. There’s a full time option, extended program (which lasts 5 semesters), and an evening/weekend option (18 months).

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN):
  • Program Accreditors: ACEN
  • State Rank ADN: 19
  • National Rank ADN: 310
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 95.44%

Onondaga Community College

  • 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY - 13215-4585
  • (315) 498-2622

Onondoga Community College is located in Saratoga, NY. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program, and offers a hybrid curriculum. Theoretical components of the curriculum, mostly involving nursing theory, are taught online and reviewed in face-to-face settings. Students will have hands on clinical and lab experiences, as well as one-on-one sessions with faculty to ensure knowledge is being acquired appropriately and adequately. Because of its hybrid set up, students are able to complete the program at a flexible pace, allowing them to retain part-time employment and take care of their families. OCC also offers LPNs up to 10 hours of credit for their previous education, but they will still have to complete at least three semesters of nursing courses.

The coursework is a blend of general knowledge, nursing theory, and clinical experience. The core values of the nursing curriculum consist of safe and competent practice, diversity, leadership, critical thinking, caring, technology, and professionalism.

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN):
  • Program Accreditors: ACEN
  • State Rank ADN: 7
  • National Rank ADN: 183
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 92.84%

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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