Best Online Nursing Programs in West New York, NJ (2026)

West New York, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. West New York has a population of about 51,683. Median household income is $67,139 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $321,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to West New York

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near West New York, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West New York city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from West New York. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 4.7 miles from West New York BOC Score 38.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,333
Avg net price $7,307/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Jersey College

Teterboro, NJ 5.8 miles from West New York BOC Score 54.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,087
Avg net price $52,558/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

Englewood Cliffs, NJ 6.5 miles from West New York BOC Score 54.7
  • 2 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,408
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eastwick College-Hackensack

Hackensack, NJ 7.1 miles from West New York BOC Score 44.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,762
Avg net price $29,885/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastwick College-Nutley

Nutley, NJ 7.3 miles from West New York BOC Score 57.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,827
Avg net price $17,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ 7.6 miles from West New York BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $15,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus

Paramus, NJ 9.3 miles from West New York BOC Score 29.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,914
Avg net price $41,121/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 9.5 miles from West New York BOC Score 43.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,230
Avg net price $4,436/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,415
Out‑of‑state$9,523
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near West New York

West New York is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$119,720New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$106,323
Licensed Practical Nurse$75,910New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$67,416
Nurse Anesthetist$321,030New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$285,107
Nurse Midwife$159,730New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$141,856
Nurse Practitioner$163,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$145,062
Nursing Assistant$49,270New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$43,757

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


West New York at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,683Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,139Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Hudson County9,345 workers, 59 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near West New York, NJ?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near West New York are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near West New York?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near West New York are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Practitioner ($163,340), Nurse Midwife ($159,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Union City instead of West New York?

Union City, NJ is 1.7 miles from West New York and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is West New York an affordable place to study nursing?

West New York’s median household income of $67,139 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West New York while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in West New York

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for West New York:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.