Top Nursing Schools in New York
This page lists 141 schools in New York that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 41 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 60 associate degree (ADN), 61 bachelor's (BSN), 38 master's and 16 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 77 public, 54 private nonprofit and 10 private for-profit. 82 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in New York (12), Brooklyn (7), Rochester (7) and Albany (6).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (141)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira College | Elmira, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN | ACEN |
| Empire State University | Saratoga Springs, NY | Public | BSN, MSN-Leadership | — |
| Erie 1 BOCES | West Seneca, NY | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Angola, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Excelsior University | Albany, NY | Private nonprofit | ADN, LPN-RN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator | ACEN |
| Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Finger Lakes Community College | Canandaigua, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Geneva, NY | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Genesee Community College | Batavia, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Hartwick College | Oneonta, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | New York, NY | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Herkimer, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | Private nonprofit | MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP, PhD-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Hunter Business School | Levittown, NY | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Iona University | New Rochelle, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing | Rochester, NY | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN | — |
Before you apply in New York
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of New York. See online coursework and clinical requirements.