Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Cortland, NY (2026)
Cortland, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Cortland has a population of about 17,465. Median household income is $55,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% 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 Cortland
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Cortland. Distances are calculated from Cortland 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 Cortland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Upstate Medical University
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Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
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Broome Delaware Tioga 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 Cortland
| 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.
Cortland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,465 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,368 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Cortland-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Ithaca, NY – 19.7 mi away (54,992 pop)
- Auburn, NY – 30.4 mi away (31,263 pop)
- Syracuse, NY – 30.5 mi away (407,208 pop)
- Binghamton, NY – 37.1 mi away (152,392 pop)
- Oneida, NY – 42.0 mi away (21,184 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Cortland, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Cortland. The closest is Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Auburn, NY (30.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (35.4 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 Cortland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Cortland?
Ithaca, NY is 19.7 miles from Cortland 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 Cortland an affordable place to study nursing?
Cortland’s median household income of $55,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cortland 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.