Best Online Nursing Programs in Brooklyn, NY (2026)
Brooklyn, New York has a population of about 2,629,150. Our directory has 183 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Brooklyn, with tuition ranging from $27,570 to $42,269 per year for indexed programs. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $152,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Nursing Schools to Brooklyn
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 183 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Brooklyn. Distances are calculated from Brooklyn city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Brooklyn, NY | 0.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | 1.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Joseph’s University-New York | Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Francis College | Brooklyn, NY | 3.4 mi | $27,570 - $42,269 | – |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| AMG School of Nursing | Brooklyn, NY | 4.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pacific College of Health and Science | New York, NY | 5.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn, NY | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pace University | New York, NY | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mildred Elley-New York Campus | New York, NY | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Brooklyn
Brooklyn 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 York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $113,490 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,790 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,800 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,654 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | NY statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $138,980 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $123,428 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $152,790 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,693 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,810 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,460 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Brooklyn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Kings County | 46,482 workers, 467 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brooklyn-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- New York, NY – 3.3 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Jersey City, NJ – 7.7 mi away (264,152 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 7.7 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 8.7 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 9.2 mi away (69,296 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Brooklyn, NY?
Our directory has 183 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Brooklyn. The closest is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY (0.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mildred Elley-New York Campus (5.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Brooklyn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Brooklyn are: Nurse Practitioner ($152,790), Nurse Midwife ($138,980), Registered Nurse ($113,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New York instead of Brooklyn?
New York, NY is 3.3 miles from Brooklyn 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.
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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.