For our 2024 rankings, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac collected data on nearly 3,000 nursing schools and campuses throughout the United States. We evaluated each school on three dimensions:
New York
We've organized a comprehensive list of New York nursing schools. Below you'll find information on specific nursing programs such as LPN certificates and ADN, BSN, and MSN degrees. You'll also find a profile of nursing education and careers in each major New York city.
For our 2024 rankings of prelicensure BSN programs, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac compiled an extensive database of student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Aspiring registered nurses in the United States must pass this examination before they may commence practice. Thus, student performance on the NCLEX-RN exam provides an excellent benchmark for comparing the relative quality of bachelor’s degree programs.
For our 2024 rankings of ADN programs, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac compiled an extensive database of student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Aspiring registered nurses in the United States must pass this examination before they may commence practice. Thus, student performance on the NCLEX-RN exam provides an excellent benchmark for comparing the relative quality of associate degree programs.
For our 2024 rankings of LPN programs, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac compiled an extensive database of student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Aspiring practical nurses in the United States must pass this examination before they may commence practice. Thus, student performance on the NCLEX-PN exam provides an excellent benchmark for comparing the relative quality of practical nursing programs.
New York City offers numerous opportunities for skilled registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Indeed, the New York City metro area is home to over 94,000 RNs, 20,000 LPNs, and 58,000 CNAs. But what does it take to get your foot in the door?
New York nursing programs and careers
City-specific information
Syracuse is home to a small but gifted population of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The metro area’s 6,420 RNs, 2,510 LPNs, and 3,450 CNAs deliver exceptional medical care to a population of more than 660,000 people. These professionals work at healthcare centers such as Crouse Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse VA Medical Center, and Upstate Medical University.
Staten Island and the surrounding New York City metro area host one of the country’s largest populations of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The region is home to 94,230 RNs, 20,480 LPNs, and 58,220 CNAs. Many of these professionals work at Staten Island’s top hospitals and healthcare centers, including Staten Island University Hospital and Richmond University Medical Center.
What does it take to become a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or certified nursing assistant (CNA) in Queens, New York? The responsibilities and requirements vary substantially by role.
With a population of over 94,000 registered nurses (RNs), 20,000 licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and 58,000 certified nursing assistants (CNAs), the New York City metropolitan area is a great place to begin a nursing career. While the opportunity for success is promising – particularly in Manhattan – nursing requires special skills that may only be obtained through the proper combination of education and training.
With a population of almost 170,000 registered nurses (RNs), impressive salaries, and hundreds of top-rated nursing schools, New York is one of the nation’s best places to start a nursing career. While nursing programs and career opportunities are plentiful throughout the state – especially in Long Island – it still takes hard work and the right education to obtain a lucrative position in this competitive field.
The Hudson Valley includes the New York counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. This area is home to 94,230 registered nurses (RNs), 58,220 certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and 20,480 licensed practical nurses (LPNs). These professionals earn some of the highest nursing salaries in the United States. For example, Hudson Valley’s RNs hold an impressive median annual salary of $83,910. Its LPNs earn $52,110 per year, and its CNAs earn $34,210 per year. These salaries are all $10,000-20,000 higher than the respective national averages.
The state of New York is home to an impressive population of almost 170,000 registered nurses (RNs). Approximately 10,000 of these RNs live in the Capital District, a region that encompasses Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and the surrounding areas. The Capital District is also home to about 5,000 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and almost 2,800 licensed practical nurses (LPNs). While the region’s nursing industry offers a number of promising opportunities, the field is still very competitive.
Buffalo, New York is one of the nation’s best places to start a nursing career. The city boasts a population of almost 12,000 registered nurses (RNs) with an impressive median annual salary of $68,330. Buffalo is also home to 4,210 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) earning $38,250 per year and 5,760 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) earning $28,660 per year. While the opportunity for success in the city is promising, nurses must demonstrate the ability to juggle numerous demanding tasks in order to land a positon at a top local hospital or healthcare provider.
New York nursing programs and career opportunities are plentiful, but it still takes hard work and the right education to become a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or certified nursing assistant (CNA). This is especially true in major cities like Brooklyn.
The state of New York is home to 169,820 registered nurses (RNs), the third-largest population of RNs in the U.S. It is also home to 49,050 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and 99,820 certified nursing assistants (CNAs). As a result, nursing career opportunities are plentiful in cities across the state, including New York City’s Bronx borough. So what do these nursing professionals do, and how do they prepare for success?