Depending on whether you attend a public or private school, the type of degree program, and whether you are a resident or non-resident, nursing school can range from quite affordable to very expensive. While there are too many factors involved to provide a precise cost for nursing school, we can offer a range that will be useful during your search.
Tuition costs cover a wide spectrum. Aspiring nurses can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 per semester at a public school to $20,000+ per semester at a private school. Other expenses include $200 to $1,000 per semester for books and supplies; several thousand dollars per semester (at a minimum) for housing; and $2,500-10,000 annually for required health insurance and other living expenses. Students should also squirrel away $143 for nursing exams and licenses in the state of New York.
Below is a list of New York schools that offer some of the region’s top accredited nursing programs, organized from most to least expensive.