Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Dunkirk, NY (2026)
Dunkirk, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $33,560 to $42,512 per year for indexed programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% 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 Dunkirk
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Dunkirk. Distances are calculated from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Trocaire College
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D'Youville University
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University at Buffalo
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Erie 1 BOCES
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Dunkirk
| 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.
Dunkirk at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,597 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,003 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Nursing-related employment in Chautauqua County | 3,095 workers, 56 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dunkirk-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Jamestown, NY – 26.9 mi away (41,492 pop)
- Buffalo, NY – 38.1 mi away (920,136 pop)
- Niagara Falls, NY – 45.2 mi away (48,632 pop)
- Erie, PA – 45.4 mi away (190,443 pop)
- North Tonawanda, NY – 45.7 mi away (30,607 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Dunkirk, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Dunkirk. The closest is Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Angola, NY (18.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Erie 1 BOCES (37.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are 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 Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?
Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study nursing?
Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk 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.