BSN Programs in New York

There is a lot of demand for nurses in New York. Whether you prefer the chaos of New York City or the peace and quiet of upstate New York, there’s a place for you in the granite state. It only takes four years to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, degree here, like in other states. After you finish your studies, all you have to do is pass the NCLEX-RN exam to start working. If you choose an associate degree in nursing (ADN) rather than a BSN, this process only takes two years.

It’s a great idea to get a BSN degree, even if it takes a longer time. The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly called the Institute of Medicine (IoM), advises that 80% of the nursing workforce should have BSN degrees by 2020. Your BSN degree will give you an advantage when competing with fellow graduates for the best jobs. This is particularly important if you hope to work in the competitive environment of NYC.

New York is not a member of the nursing licensure compact. As a result, it’s a hassle to work across state lines after you get a BSN in this state. Luckily, there’s so much going on in NYC and the rest of New York that you won’t ever want to leave.

The Best BSN Programs in New York

Choosing an accredited BSN program in New York is a big decision. You should consider what area of the state you want to live in, your budget, and your educational experience so far. When you research programs, pay close attention to their class sizes and NCLEX-RN pass/fail rates.

1. Adelphi University

   1 South Ave, Roslyn Heights, NY 11530 (516) 877-3000

2. Binghamton University

   4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 777-2000

3. College of Mount Saint Vincent

   6301 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471 (718) 405-3200

4. College of Staten Island CUNY

   2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 982-2000

5. CUNY Graduate School and University Center

   365 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016 (212) 817-7000

6. CUNY Hunter College

   695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065 (212) 772-4000

7. CUNY Lehman College

   250 Bedford Park Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 960-8000

8. CUNY Medgar Evers College

   1650 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (718) 270-4900

9. CUNY New York City College of Technology

   300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 260-5500

10. CUNY York College

    94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451 (718) 262-2000

11. D'Youville College

    320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 829-8000

12. Daemen College

    4380 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226 (716) 839-3600

13. Elmira College

    1 Park Pl, Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 735-1800

14. Excelsior College

    7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY 12203 (518) 464-8500

15. Farmingdale State College

    2350 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (516) 420-2000

16. Hartwick College

    1 Hartwick Dr, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 431-4000

17. Helene Fuld College of Nursing

    24 E 120th St, New York, NY 10035 (212) 616-7200

18. Keuka College

    141 Central Ave, Keuka Park, NY 14478 (315) 279-5000

19. Le Moyne College

    1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214 (315) 445-4100

20. LIU Brooklyn

    1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 488-1000

21. LIU Post

    720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY 11548 (516) 299-2900

22. Maria College of Albany

    700 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 (518) 438-3111

23. Mercy College

    555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (800) 637-2969

24. Molloy College

    1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 678-5000

25. Morrisville State College

    80 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 13408 (315) 684-6000

26. Mount Saint Mary College

    330 Powell Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 561-0800

27. Nazareth College

    4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 389-2525

28. New York Institute of Technology

    710 Northern Blvd, Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 686-7516

29. New York University

    70 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012 (212) 998-1212

30. Niagara University

    5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 285-1212

31. Nyack College

    1 South Blvd, Nyack, NY 10960 (845) 675-4400

32. Pace University - Pleasantville

    861 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570 (914) 773-3200

33. Pace University-New York

    1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038 (212) 346-1200

34. Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel

    766 6th Ave #4th, New York, NY 10001 (212) 614-6114

35. Roberts Wesleyan College

    2265 Westside Dr, Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 594-6000

36. Saint John Fisher College

    3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 385-8000

37. St Francis College

    180 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 522-2300

38. Stony Brook University

    100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794 (631) 632-6000

39. SUNY Buffalo State

    1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-4000

40. SUNY College at Brockport

    350 New Campus Dr, Sweden, NY 14420 (585) 395-2211

41. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

    10 Upper College Dr, Alfred, NY 14802 (800) 425-3733

42. SUNY College of Technology at Canton

    34 Cornell Dr, Canton, NY 13617 (315) 386-7011

43. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

    2 Main St, Delhi, NY 13753 (607) 746-4000

44. SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 (718) 270-1000

45. SUNY Empire State College

    2 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-2100

46. SUNY Polytechnic Institute

    100 Seymour Rd, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-7100

47. SUNY Upstate Medical University

    425 Robinson St, Binghamton, NY 13904 (315) 464-4276

48. The Sage Colleges

    65 1st St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 244-2000

49. Touro College

    500 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018 (212) 463-0400

50. Trocaire College

    360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 826-1200

51. University at Buffalo

    12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY 14228 (716) 645-2000

52. University of Rochester

    220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, NY 14611 (888) 822-2256

53. Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210 (315) 464-5540

54. Utica College

    1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-3111

55. Wagner College

    1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 390-3100

New York State Board of Nursing

For more information, contact the New York State Board of Nursing.