Best Online Nursing Programs in Ilion, NY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ilion, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Ilion has a population of about 7,636. Median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $282,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Ilion

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Ilion. Distances are calculated from Ilion 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 Ilion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Ilion

Ilion is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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	$94,300	Utica-Rome, NY	$101,726
Licensed Practical Nurse	$61,880	Utica-Rome, NY	$66,753
Nurse Anesthetist	$282,380	Utica-Rome, NY	$304,617
Nurse Midwife	$144,510	NY statewide	$155,890
Nurse Practitioner	$135,790	Utica-Rome, NY	$146,483
Nursing Assistant	$43,560	Utica-Rome, NY	$46,990

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.

Ilion at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	7,636	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$61,880	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	92.7 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Herkimer County	985 workers, 33 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Ilion-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

Utica, NY – 11.1 mi away (114,350 pop)
Rome, NY – 27.2 mi away (32,128 pop)
Oneida, NY – 31.8 mi away (21,184 pop)
Gloversville, NY – 35.1 mi away (27,872 pop)
Amsterdam, NY – 43.2 mi away (21,351 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Ilion, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ilion. The closest is Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Herkimer, NY (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (38.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Ilion are: Nurse Anesthetist ($282,380), Nurse Midwife ($144,510), Nurse Practitioner ($135,790). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

Utica, NY is 11.1 miles from Ilion 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 Ilion an affordable place to study nursing?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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.

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