Hunter Business School
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Lindenhurst, NY (2026)
Lindenhurst, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Lindenhurst has a population of about 27,106. Median household income is $129,033 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $321,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Lindenhurst
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Lindenhurst. Distances are calculated from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
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Hofstra University
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Access Careers
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Access Careers-Islandia
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). 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 | $119,720 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,323 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,910 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $67,416 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,030 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $285,107 |
| Nurse Midwife | $159,730 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $141,856 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,340 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $145,062 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,270 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,757 |
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.
Lindenhurst at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $129,033 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Suffolk County | 38,145 workers, 585 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lindenhurst-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Freeport, NY – 11.5 mi away (43,279 pop)
- Hempstead, NY – 13.1 mi away (55,555 pop)
- Rockville Centre, NY – 14.1 mi away (24,571 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 14.6 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Long Beach, NY – 16.9 mi away (33,717 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Lindenhurst, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Lindenhurst. The closest is Hunter Business School in Levittown, NY (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Access Careers-Islandia (13.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Lindenhurst?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Lindenhurst are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Practitioner ($163,340), Nurse Midwife ($159,730). 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 Freeport instead of Lindenhurst?
Freeport, NY is 11.5 miles from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst an affordable place to study nursing?
Lindenhurst’s median household income of $129,033 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lindenhurst 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.