Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Kiryas Joel, NY (2026)
Kiryas Joel, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Kiryas Joel has a population of about 36,572. Median household income is $43,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.1% 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 Kiryas Joel
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Kiryas Joel. Distances are calculated from Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Mount Saint Mary College
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Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Eastwick College-Ramsey
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SUNY Westchester Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). 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 | $102,890 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $94,049 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,360 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $60,658 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,030 | NY statewide | $293,446 |
| Nurse Midwife | $144,510 | NY statewide | $132,093 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $151,740 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $138,702 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $41,801 |
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.
Kiryas Joel at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,572 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,171 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 6.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 109.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Orange County | 7,564 workers, 112 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kiryas Joel-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Peekskill, NY – 13.2 mi away (24,053 pop)
- Newburgh, NY – 13.6 mi away (28,200 pop)
- Middletown, NY – 15.2 mi away (57,478 pop)
- Spring Valley, NY – 16.7 mi away (32,603 pop)
- Ossining, NY – 19.7 mi away (25,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Kiryas Joel, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Kiryas Joel. The closest is Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Newburgh, NY (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Westchester Community College (27.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Kiryas Joel?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Kiryas Joel are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Practitioner ($151,740), 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 Peekskill instead of Kiryas Joel?
Peekskill, NY is 13.2 miles from Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel an affordable place to study nursing?
Kiryas Joel’s median household income of $43,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kiryas Joel 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.