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2026 Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools in New York

22 Colleges in the United States
1,276 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Degrees Awarded
$107,682 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for family practice nurse/nursing students.

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Best Schools for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in New York

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family practice nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University tops our 2026 ranking of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Stony Brook University awarded about 31 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $117,350 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Stony Brook University

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Suny Downstate Medical Center is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, ranking #2. Suny Downstate Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 106 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Suny Downstate Medical Center in the most recent year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Suny Downstate Medical Center earn a median of $122,575 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,023 to complete this degree. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Suny Downstate Medical Center

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Suny At Binghamton is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 39 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $100,425 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Suny At Binghamton

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Students looking for a strong family practice nurse/nursing program will find one at Hofstra University, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 34 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Hofstra University earn a median of $132,442 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Hofstra University

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University At Buffalo is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from University At Buffalo earn around $110,839 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,117. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for University At Buffalo

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Cuny Lehman College earned the #6 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 21 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $125,790 in their early career. Cuny Lehman College graduates carry a median of $20,055 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Cuny Lehman College

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Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #7 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. Long Island University C W Post Campus awarded about 258 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $115,528. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College earned the #8 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Syracuse. About 73% of students finish within six years. About 35 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Le Moyne College in the most recent year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from Le Moyne College earn around $95,374 in the first couple years of their career. Le Moyne College graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for Le Moyne College

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Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome came in at #9 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Utica. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome awarded about 76 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome earn around $97,415 in the first couple years of their career. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome

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University Of Rochester came in at #10 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Rochester awarded about 19 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from University Of Rochester earn around $89,788 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from University Of Rochester

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Pace University New York landed the #11 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 115 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pace University New York in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $137,078 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Pace University New York

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rockville Centre. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 45 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Molloy College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Molloy College generally make around $137,197. Molloy College graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Molloy College

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Mount Saint Mary College placed #13 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Newburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Mount Saint Mary College awarded about 39 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Mount Saint Mary College earn a median of $112,801 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Mount Saint Mary College

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Saint John Fisher College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 88 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Saint John Fisher College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $88,526 in their early career. Saint John Fisher College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Saint John Fisher College

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 38 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Mercy College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Mercy College generally make around $114,370. Typical student debt for the program is $35,500. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Mercy College

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Upstate Medical University landed the #16 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This small public university is located in the city of Syracuse. Upstate Medical University awarded about 50 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Upstate Medical University earn a median of $93,620 early in their careers. Upstate Medical University graduates carry a median of $24,064 in student loans. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Upstate Medical University

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College Of Mount Saint Vincent came in at #17 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of Bronx, College Of Mount Saint Vincent is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 30 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at College Of Mount Saint Vincent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from College Of Mount Saint Vincent earn around $124,687 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Mount Saint Vincent graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from College Of Mount Saint Vincent

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Utica College
Utica, NY

Utica College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Utica, Utica College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Utica College graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 98 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Utica College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Utica College generally make around $78,857. Typical student debt for the program is $31,875. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Utica College

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Suny College At Brockport came in at #19 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Set in the town of Brockport, Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 16 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Suny College At Brockport in the most recent year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Suny College At Brockport earn a median of $75,698 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Suny College At Brockport

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Dominican College Of Blauvelt earned the #20 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Orangeburg, Dominican College Of Blauvelt is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Dominican College Of Blauvelt awarded about 35 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Dominican College Of Blauvelt earn a median of $115,334 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Dominican College Of Blauvelt

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Dyouville College
Buffalo, NY

Dyouville College landed the #21 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Dyouville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 63 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Dyouville College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Dyouville College generally make around $90,871. Dyouville College graduates carry a median of $30,997 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Dyouville College

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The Sage Colleges landed the #22 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Set in the city of Troy, The Sage Colleges is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 22 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at The Sage Colleges in the most recent year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $92,450 in their early career. The Sage Colleges graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from The Sage Colleges

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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