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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing | Troy, NY | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | Elmira, NY | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Siena College | Loudonville, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens | Rego Park, NY | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island | Staten Island, NY | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| St. Francis College | Brooklyn, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| St. John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNS | CCNE |
| St. Joseph's College of Nursing | Syracuse, NY | Private nonprofit | ADN | ACEN |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | Brooklyn, NY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing | Albany, NY | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN | ACEN |
| Sullivan County Community College | Loch Sheldrake, NY | Public | ADN | — |
| SUNY Adirondack | Queensbury, NY | Public | ADN | — |
| SUNY Brockport | Brockport, NY | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP-FNP | — |
| SUNY Broome Community College | Binghamton, NY | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton, NY | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | ACEN (candidate) |
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.