by our College Data Analytics Team
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 3rd in New York. In fact, 324,951 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 6.0% of all the nursing bachelor's degrees in the country.
This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Nursing in New York ranking analyzed 54 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in nursing. Note that the phrase 'best value' does not mean the absolute lowest-priced. Instead, we are looking at those nursing schools that offer a high quality educational experience at a price lower than expected.
Average cost figures start with estimating tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other related expenses. We then subtract the average amount of financial aid that a student receives. You can use this as a gauge to estimate how much you may need to pay out of pocket to cover costs when financial aid isn't enough. Keep in mind that the net cost for you may be higher or lower, depending on your income and other factors.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Value Nursing Schools.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your money.
Our rankings recognize SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University as the #1 school in this year's rankings. SUNY Downstate is a small public school located in the city of Brooklyn. As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Downstate, the school also landed the #4 rank in our Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking.
Read full report on Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Hunter College landed the #2 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value nursing schools. Hunter is a very large public school located in the large city of New York. Hunter also took the #9 spot in our Best Nursing Schools in New York rankings.
The average student at Hunter graduates in less than 4.7 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $21,690. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Hunter be around $101,292. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
The #3 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Upstate Medical University. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public college with a small student population. In addition to its great value ranking, SUNY Upstate Medical University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in New York list.
Our rankings recognize Stony Brook University as the #4 school in this year's rankings. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. SUNY Stony Brook also took the #6 spot in our Best Nursing Schools in New York rankings.
At SUNY Stony Brook, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.3 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $30,495. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook is about $129,909. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
University at Buffalo comes in at #5 in this year's ranking. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a very large student population. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, University at Buffalo also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing Schools in New York ranking.
It takes about 4.3 years for the average student at University at Buffalo to complete their degree, and it costs about $32,295 per year to attend the school. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from University at Buffalo be around $137,577. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
Lehman College comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Lehman is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bronx. Lehman also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Schools in New York list. It's in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
The average student at Lehman graduates in less than 4.7 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $27,086. This means that the average student pays around $126,221 to get a bachelor’s degree from Lehman. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
Our rankings recognize Binghamton University as the #7 school in this year's rankings. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a fairly large student population. On top of its placing in our value rankings, Binghamton University also did well on our Best Nursing Schools in New York list. It's in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.
It takes the average student at Binghamton University about 4.1 years to graduate, and it costs about $31,083 per year to attend the school. This means that the average student pays around $128,684 to get a bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
Our rankings recognize The Graduate Center, CUNY as the #8 school in this year's rankings. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York. On top of its placing in our value rankings, The Graduate Center also did well on our Best Nursing Schools in New York list. It's in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute earned the #9 spot in our 2024 rankings. SUNY Poly is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Utica.
It takes the average student at SUNY Poly about 4.3 years to graduate, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $22,456. This means that the average student pays around $95,438 to get a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Poly. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
College of Staten Island CUNY earned the #10 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the large city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a large student population.
At CSI, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.7 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $31,600. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the CSI is $149,784. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
Learn about other programs related to Nursing that might interest you.
MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Break into one of the most high-demand occupations in the nation with your online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Nursing - Nursing Education
Position the next generation of nurses for success with your online MSN in Nursing Education from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Nursing - Healthcare Quality & Safety
Ensure a safer future for healthcare with your online MSN in Healthcare Quality & Safety from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6,351 |
| Maryland | 1,716 |
| New Jersey | 2,537 |
| Delaware | 768 |
| District of Columbia | 456 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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