Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Auburn, NY (2026)
Auburn, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $321,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Auburn
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.
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 Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
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Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital
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Upstate Medical University
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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Auburn
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $109,440 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $67,180 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,030 |
| Nurse Midwife | $144,510 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $153,510 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,590 |
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.
Auburn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,475 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,377 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Nursing-related employment in Cayuga County | 1,086 workers, 35 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Geneva, NY – 21.5 mi away (29,371 pop)
- Syracuse, NY – 22.7 mi away (407,208 pop)
- Cortland, NY – 30.4 mi away (26,907 pop)
- Ithaca, NY – 34.0 mi away (54,992 pop)
- Oswego, NY – 35.9 mi away (38,208 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Auburn, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Auburn. The closest is Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Auburn, NY (0.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (27.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in New York?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in New York are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Practitioner ($153,510), Nurse Midwife ($144,510). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?
Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study nursing?
Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.