New York Community Colleges
Nursing Programs
Compare nursing programs across community colleges in this state. ADN, LPN, and pre-nursing pathways with section counts and transfer details.
4 colleges · 34 sections · 33 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
New York community colleges are the most popular launchpad into nursing in the state — 4 CUNY institutions offer the coursework and clinical hours required for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam, and many graduates step directly into staff-nurse roles at local hospitals without ever attending a four-year school. The associate degree in nursing (ADN) typically takes two years full-time; LPN programs run 12–18 months.
This term, the 34 sections across these 4 colleges span the full nursing pipeline: pre-nursing prerequisites like anatomy and microbiology, the clinical ADN sequence, and bridge-to-BSN pathways for nurses planning to continue toward a bachelor's. Programs vary in clinical site partnerships, NCLEX pass rates, and waitlist length, so it pays to compare each college's awards-per-year and graduate earnings below before choosing where to apply.
Earnings & outcomes for Nursing graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 5138 — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Nursing
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio María de Hostos Community College | 12 | 12 | — | 81 | $116,225 |
| Kingsborough Community College | 11 | 11 | 2 | 184 | $100,919 |
| Bronx Community College | 6 | 6 | — | 31 | $94,780 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 5 | 5 | 1 | 293 | $105,010 |
Nursing Availability Snapshot
How nursing sections are being offered across 4 colleges in New York this term (34 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person28 (82%)
- hybrid3 (9%)
- online3 (9%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)19
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)10
- Evening (5 PM and after)2
- Asynchronous / TBA3
Start dates
Sections begin on 4 distinct dates. 14 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 29 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Borough of Manhattan Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
65 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Common Core
6 credits- ENG 101English Composition(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 201Introduction to Literature(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 104Mathematics for Health Sciences(3 cr)2 sections
- BIO 425Anatomy and Physiology I(4 cr)1 section
- SPE 100Fundamentals of Public Speaking(3 cr)1 section
- CHE 121Fundamentals General, Organic, Biological Chemistry I(4 cr)1 section
- PSY 100Introduction to Psychology(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Core
- BIO 420Microbiology(4 cr)1 section
- BIO 426Anatomy and Physiology II(4 cr)1 section
- NUR 112Nursing Process I: Fundamentals of Patient Care(8 cr)1 section
- NUR 211Nursing Process II: Obstetrical and Psychiatric Nursing Care(8 cr)1 section
- NUR 313Nursing Process III: Pediatric and Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing Care(8 cr)1 section
- NUR 411Nursing Process IV: Medical-Surgical Nursing(8 cr)1 section
- NUR 415Professional Issues in Contemporary Nursing Practice(2 cr)1 section
Source: College catalog
Bronx Community College2 programs
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College2 programs
Kingsborough Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Applied Science
66 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Common Core
- ENG 1200Composition I(3 cr)2 sections
- ENG 2400Composition II(3 cr)1 section
- BIO 1100Human Anatomy and Physiology I(4 cr)1 section
- PSY 3200Human Growth and Development(3 cr)1 section
- SOC 3100Introduction to Sociology(3 cr)1 section
- BIO 1200Human Anatomy & Physiology II(4 cr)1 section
- PSY 1100General Psychology(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Overall
43 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements - Core
- SCI 2500Applied Physical Sciences for Allied Health Careers(3 cr)1 section
- BIO 5100Microbiology in Health and Disease(4 cr)1 section
- NUR 1700Calculations for Medication Administration(1 cr)1 section
- NUR 1800Fundamentals of Nursing(7 cr)1 section
- NUR 1900Family Centered Maternity Nursing(4 cr)1 section
- NUR 2000Nursing the Emotionally Ill(4 cr)1 section
- NUR 2100Nursing the Ill Adult I(9 cr)1 section
- NUR 2200Nursing the Ill Adult II(5 cr)1 section
- NUR 2300Nursing of Children(5 cr)1 section
- NUR 2400Issues in Nursing(1 cr)1 section
Source: College catalog
Queensborough Community College5 programs
Common Nursing courses
- NUR 112Fund. Of Nursing(2 sections)
- NUR 100Gerontological Nursing(1 section)
- NUR 1000LPN-RN Bridge Course(1 section)
- NUR 101Nur Care Across Life Span I(1 section)
- NUR 110LPN Clinical Nursing I(1 section)
- NUR 111Pharmacology(1 section)
- NUR 120Clinical Nursing II(1 section)
- NUR 1700Calc for Med Administration(1 section)
- NUR 1800Fundamentals of Nursing(1 section)
- NUR 1900Family Cntrd Maternity Nursing(1 section)
- NUR 2000Nursing the Emotionally Ill(1 section)
- NUR 201Nur Care Across Life Span II(1 section)
Career outlook for Nursing graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare New York’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
New York's typical pay is about 24% above the typical state — a strong sign of healthy local demand.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a registered nurse from a community college?
- Yes. An associate degree in nursing (ADN) from any accredited New York community college qualifies you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam — the same exam BSN graduates take. ADN-prepared RNs work in the same hospitals and earn the same starting wage as BSN-prepared RNs at most New York employers, though some larger health systems prefer or require a BSN within 5 years of hire.
- How long does the nursing program take?
- The ADN is typically a 2-year full-time program (4 semesters of core nursing courses after prerequisites). Most New York community colleges expect students to complete 1–2 semesters of prerequisites — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, English, statistics — before applying to the competitive nursing cohort, so the total time from first enrollment is often 3 years.
- Do nursing credits transfer to a bachelor's program?
- Yes. Every CUNY ADN program has at least one RN-to-BSN bridge partnership with a four-year university — usually the closest state university. ADN graduates can typically complete the BSN online in 12–18 months while continuing to work as an RN, often with their employer covering tuition.
- What's the demand for nurses in New York?
- Strong and growing. BLS projects RN employment to grow 6% nationally through 2032 — faster than the average occupation — and New York faces the same aging-population pressure driving demand. Most New York ADN graduates have job offers before completing the program; rural hospitals and long-term care facilities offer signing bonuses and tuition forgiveness to recruit RNs.
Compare Nursing programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how New York’s nursing programs stack up.
Other programs in New York
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.