8 Best Online Accelerated Nursing Programs in New York

Many institutions in New York offer online accelerated nursing degree programs. We've listed our favorites alphabetically below.

All institutions listed have been accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).

1. Binghamton University

Binghamton University, also called the State University of New York at Binghamton, is a public research university in New York's Southern Tier region. It's part of the State University of New York (SUNY system).

The school offers an online RN–BS degree designed to help registered nurses (RNs) earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).

Features of this online program include:

• 100% percent online coursework
• Asynchronous coursework, meaning you log in on your own time
• Finish in as little as 10 months
• 27 credits required
• Courses last seven weeks
• Earn 12 graduate courses for passing the RN National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX–RN)

Students who are currently employed as an RN can use their work experience to meet clinical experience requirements with approval from their supervisor.

2. Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College is a SUNY college on Long Island. The college offers an RN to BSN completion program.

Features of this online program include:

• Online courses
• Finish in four semesters
• 26 nursing credits required

Applicants must have a valid RN license from their state of residence and have completed an accredited associate degree nursing program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

3. Mercy College

Mercy College is a private research university based in the city of Dobbs Ferry on the coast of the Hudson River. They offer an online RN to BSN degree program.

Features of this online program include:

• Fully online
• Finish in as little as a year
• Part–time and full–time tracks available
• 30 upper–division nursing credits required

Students must have an associate degree or diploma in nursing as well as a valid RN license from their state.

4. Molloy University

Molloy University is a private Roman Catholic university in Rockville Centre on Long Island. They offer a flexible, accessible online RN to BSN program.

Features of this online accelerated program include:

• Online program
• Finish in as few as two semesters
• 30 credits required
• 7 or 14–week courses

All faculty are experts in their field. Students who graduate from this program will be prepared to obtain advanced nursing roles or a graduate degree in nursing.

5. Pace University

Pace University is a private university in New York City. Their College of Health Professions offers an online RN-BS degree.

Features of this online accelerated program include:

• Flexible online courses
• Finish in as few as three semesters
• 21–30 credit hours required
• Up to 12 credits can be taken at the graduate level
• Option to minor in Public Health

Some prerequisite courses are required before beginning this program. Students must be licensed as an RN before taking the third semester of the program.

6. Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University, also called the State University of New York at Stony Brook, is a public research university on Long Island. It's part of the SUNY system.

Stony Brook offers an online RN to MSN degree program for students with an associate's degree in nursing and at least one year of clinical experience as an RN.

Features of this online program include:

• Mostly online with a few on–site requirements
• Total of 60 credits needed
• Up to 19 prior upper–division credits may go toward this program
• Assistance with clinical placement

7. University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo, also called the State University of New York at Buffalo, is the largest public university in New York. It's part of the SUNY system.

The university offers an online RN to BS program through its School of Nursing. The program can be done on a full-time or part-time basis.

Features of this online program include:

• 100% online and asynchronous
• Finish in a year as a full–time student or two years as a part–time student
• 32 credits required
• 14 to 16–week courses
• Early assurance available to current RN program students

8. University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university in upstate New York. Their School of Nursing offers an online RN to BS program.

Features of this online program include:

• 100% online coursework
• Finish in as few as four semesters (16 months)
• 32 credits required
• Three enrollment dates per year

The University of Rochester offers significant scholarships to working students that can reduce tuition by half or even eliminate costs completely.