Best Online Nursing Programs in Utica, NY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Utica, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Utica has a population of about 64,440. Median household income is $51,513 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $282,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Utica

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Utica. Distances are calculated from Utica 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 Utica. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Utica

Utica is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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	$94,300	Utica-Rome, NY	$101,726
Licensed Practical Nurse	$61,880	Utica-Rome, NY	$66,753
Nurse Anesthetist	$282,380	Utica-Rome, NY	$304,617
Nurse Midwife	$144,510	NY statewide	$155,890
Nurse Practitioner	$135,790	Utica-Rome, NY	$146,483
Nursing Assistant	$43,560	Utica-Rome, NY	$46,990

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.

Utica at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	64,440	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$51,513	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	92.7 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Utica-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

Ilion, NY – 11.1 mi away (24,177 pop)
Rome, NY – 16.1 mi away (32,128 pop)
Oneida, NY – 22.0 mi away (21,184 pop)
Gloversville, NY – 44.5 mi away (27,872 pop)
Syracuse, NY – 46.5 mi away (407,208 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Utica, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Utica. The closest is SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (45.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Utica?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Utica are: Nurse Anesthetist ($282,380), Nurse Midwife ($144,510), Nurse Practitioner ($135,790). 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 Ilion instead of Utica?

Ilion, NY is 11.1 miles from Utica 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 Utica an affordable place to study nursing?

Utica’s median household income of $51,513 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Utica 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.

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