Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Glens Falls, NY (2026)
Glens Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,671 to $50,986 per year for indexed programs. Glens Falls has a population of about 14,678. Median household income is $70,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% 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 Glens Falls
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Glens Falls. Distances are calculated from Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Published tuition$14,671 - $29,132
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Russell Sage College
Published tuition$36,756 - $50,986
Online programsYes
Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program
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Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Glens Falls
Glens Falls is part of the Glens Falls, NY metro area (BLS area code 24020). 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 | $104,000 | Glens Falls, NY | $109,589 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,120 | Glens Falls, NY | $65,458 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,030 | NY statewide | $338,282 |
| Nurse Midwife | $144,510 | NY statewide | $152,276 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | Glens Falls, NY | $141,001 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,590 | NY statewide | $51,201 |
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.
Glens Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,678 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,089 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Glens Falls-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Saratoga Springs, NY – 18.1 mi away (66,945 pop)
- Amsterdam, NY – 37.5 mi away (21,351 pop)
- Schenectady, NY – 37.9 mi away (64,913 pop)
- Gloversville, NY – 39.7 mi away (27,872 pop)
- Troy, NY – 39.8 mi away (49,702 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Glens Falls, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Glens Falls. The closest is Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Hudson Falls, NY (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus (44.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Glens Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Glens Falls are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Midwife ($144,510), Nurse Practitioner ($133,810). 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 Saratoga Springs instead of Glens Falls?
Saratoga Springs, NY is 18.1 miles from Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls an affordable place to study nursing?
Glens Falls’s median household income of $70,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glens Falls 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.