Best Nursing Schools Near Kingston, NY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kingston, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Kingston has a population of about 23,942. Median household income is $65,413 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.6% 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 Kingston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Kingston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Kingston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 28.7 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,705
Avg net price $25,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Maria College of Albany

Albany, NY 51.3 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 44%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,458
Avg net price $13,082/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,740
Out‑of‑state$18,740
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Albany Medical College

Albany, NY 51.3 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi, NY 53.1 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,629
Avg net price $17,225/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,772
Out‑of‑state$12,762
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 54.1 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,493
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 55.9 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Russell Sage College

Troy, NY 57.3 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,316
Avg net price $22,917/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, NY 61.0 miles from Kingston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,171
Avg net price $41,832/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Kingston

Kingston is part of the Kingston, NY metro area (BLS area code 28740). 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 $101,030 Kingston, NY $100,328
Licensed Practical Nurse $65,650 Kingston, NY $65,194
Nurse Anesthetist $321,030 NY statewide $318,798
Nurse Midwife $144,510 NY statewide $143,505
Nurse Practitioner $151,370 Kingston, NY $150,318
Nursing Assistant $44,710 Kingston, NY $44,399

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.

Kingston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,942 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,413 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Ulster County 3,956 workers, 88 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Kingston, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Kingston. The closest is Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge, NY (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Saint Mary College (28.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Kingston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Kingston are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Practitioner ($151,370), Nurse Midwife ($144,510). 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 Poughkeepsie instead of Kingston?

Poughkeepsie, NY is 16.7 miles from Kingston 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 Kingston an affordable place to study nursing?

Kingston’s median household income of $65,413 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingston 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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Other Programs Available in Kingston

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kingston:

Data verified: September 6, 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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