Niagara County Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in North Tonawanda, NY (2026)
North Tonawanda, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $33,560 to $42,512 per year for indexed programs. North Tonawanda has a population of about 30,338. Median household income is $66,774 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $247,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to North Tonawanda
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near North Tonawanda. Distances are calculated from North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
D'Youville University
Published tuition$33,560 - $42,512
Online programsYes
University at Buffalo
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Online programsYes
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Online programs--
Erie 1 BOCES
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). 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 | $99,060 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $103,403 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $66,148 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $247,970 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $258,841 |
| Nurse Midwife | $151,640 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $158,288 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $138,017 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,534 |
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.
North Tonawanda at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,338 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,774 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Niagara County | 4,469 workers, 87 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other North Tonawanda-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Niagara Falls, NY – 8.2 mi away (48,632 pop)
- Buffalo, NY – 10.0 mi away (920,136 pop)
- Lockport, NY – 12.1 mi away (34,859 pop)
- Dunkirk, NY – 45.7 mi away (24,248 pop)
- Brockport, NY – 48.1 mi away (20,142 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near North Tonawanda, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near North Tonawanda. The closest is Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, NY (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Erie 1 BOCES (13.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near North Tonawanda?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near North Tonawanda are: Nurse Anesthetist ($247,970), Nurse Midwife ($151,640), Nurse Practitioner ($132,220). 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 Niagara Falls instead of North Tonawanda?
Niagara Falls, NY is 8.2 miles from North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda an affordable place to study nursing?
North Tonawanda’s median household income of $66,774 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Tonawanda 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.