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Best Online Nursing Programs in Syracuse, NY (2026)
Syracuse, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Syracuse has a population of about 146,211. Median household income is $45,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% 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 Syracuse
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Syracuse. Distances are calculated from Syracuse 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 Syracuse. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
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Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
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Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Syracuse
Syracuse 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.
Syracuse at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,211 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,845 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Syracuse-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Auburn, NY – 22.7 mi away (31,263 pop)
- Oneida, NY – 24.4 mi away (21,184 pop)
- Cortland, NY – 30.5 mi away (26,907 pop)
- Oswego, NY – 33.6 mi away (38,208 pop)
- Rome, NY – 35.3 mi away (32,128 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Syracuse, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Syracuse. The closest is Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (30.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Syracuse?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Syracuse 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 Auburn instead of Syracuse?
Auburn, NY is 22.7 miles from Syracuse 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 Syracuse an affordable place to study nursing?
Syracuse’s median household income of $45,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Syracuse 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.