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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Jefferson Community College | Watertown, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Watertown, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Keuka College | Keuka Park, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's | CCNE |
| Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Long Island University | Brookville, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, ABSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP | CCNE |
| Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Verona, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Manhattanville University | Purchase, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Maria College of Albany | Albany, NY | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital | Geneva, NY | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus | Albany, NY | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Mildred Elley-New York Campus | New York, NY | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Molloy University | Rockville Centre, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP | CCNE |
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Monroe University | Bronx, NY | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Montefiore School of Nursing | Mount Vernon, NY | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| Mount Saint Mary College | Newburgh, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing | New York, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
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.