Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Schenectady, NY (2026)
Schenectady, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,671 to $50,986 per year for indexed programs. Schenectady has a population of about 68,521. Median household income is $56,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% 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 Schenectady
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Schenectady. Distances are calculated from Schenectady 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 Schenectady. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
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Maria College of Albany
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Russell Sage College
Published tuition$36,756 - $50,986
Online programsYes
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Published tuition$14,671 - $29,132
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Schenectady
Schenectady is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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 | $99,970 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $100,371 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,150 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $62,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,030 | NY statewide | $322,319 |
| Nurse Midwife | $144,510 | NY statewide | $145,090 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,590 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $135,131 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,160 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $40,321 |
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.
Schenectady at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,521 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,398 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Schenectady County | 2,216 workers, 57 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Schenectady-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Albany, NY – 11.5 mi away (596,419 pop)
- Troy, NY – 13.6 mi away (49,702 pop)
- Amsterdam, NY – 16.4 mi away (21,351 pop)
- Saratoga Springs, NY – 19.8 mi away (66,945 pop)
- Gloversville, NY – 27.2 mi away (27,872 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Schenectady, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Schenectady. The closest is Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program in Albany, NY (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (13.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Schenectady?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Schenectady are: Nurse Anesthetist ($321,030), Nurse Midwife ($144,510), Nurse Practitioner ($134,590). 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 Albany instead of Schenectady?
Albany, NY is 11.5 miles from Schenectady 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 Schenectady an affordable place to study nursing?
Schenectady’s median household income of $56,398 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schenectady 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.