Best Nursing Schools Near Oswego, NY (2026)

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

Oswego, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Oswego has a population of about 17,028. Median household income is $53,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% 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 Oswego

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Oswego, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oswego 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 Oswego. 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

Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

Liverpool, NY 24.9 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
21.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,217/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY 33.6 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,257
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 34.6 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 56.0 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY 56.6 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,458
Avg net price $29,357/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 58.0 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,295
Avg net price $15,939/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 61.1 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,042
Avg net price $29,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece

Rochester, NY 61.8 miles from Oswego
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $11,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 14

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 Oswego

Oswego is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). 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 $86,960 Syracuse, NY $90,867
Licensed Practical Nurse $62,880 Syracuse, NY $65,705
Nurse Anesthetist $321,030 NY statewide $335,455
Nurse Midwife $144,510 NY statewide $151,003
Nurse Practitioner $132,010 Syracuse, NY $137,941
Nursing Assistant $42,940 Syracuse, NY $44,869

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.

Oswego at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,028 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,286 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Oswego, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Oswego. The closest is Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation in Mexico, NY (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital (33.0 miles).

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Oswego?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Oswego are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Midwife ($144,510), Nurse Practitioner ($132,010). 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 Syracuse instead of Oswego?

Syracuse, NY is 33.6 miles from Oswego 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 Oswego an affordable place to study nursing?

Oswego’s median household income of $53,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oswego 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 Oswego

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

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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