Best Online Nursing Programs in Queens, NY (2026)
Queens, New York has a population of about 2,333,054. Our directory has 178 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Queens. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $152,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Nursing Schools to Queens
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 178 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Queens. Distances are calculated from Queens city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John’s University-New York | Queens, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY | 2.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing | Flushing, NY | 2.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Plaza College | Forest Hills, NY | 3.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Austin Medical Assistant Training | Forest Hills, NY | 3.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | 3.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St Paul’s School of Nursing-Queens | Rego Park, NY | 3.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | 7.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | 7.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing | New York, NY | 8.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Queens
Queens 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 | $113,490 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,790 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,800 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,654 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | NY statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $138,980 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $123,428 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $152,790 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,693 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,810 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,460 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Queens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Queens County | 50,123 workers, 399 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Queens-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Valley Stream, NY – 7.6 mi away (37,673 pop)
- New York, NY – 7.7 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Bronx, NY – 7.8 mi away (1,455,720 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 8.2 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Manhattan, NY – 9.1 mi away (1,643,734 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Queens, NY?
Our directory has 178 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Queens. The closest is St. John’s University-New York in Queens, NY (1.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing (8.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Queens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Queens are: Nurse Practitioner ($152,790), Nurse Midwife ($138,980), Registered Nurse ($113,490). 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 Valley Stream instead of Queens?
Valley Stream, NY is 7.6 miles from Queens 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.
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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.