New York University

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing offers a diverse array of pathways, including a traditional 4-year BSN, a 15-month Accelerated BSN (ABSN) for career changers, and a specialized BSN in Global Public Health. The curriculum was recently revised in 2025 to move toward a "competency-based" model, increasing the intensity of clinical focus earlier in the program. At the graduate level, NYU Meyers is a research powerhouse, ranking 8th in NIH funding among nursing schools nationwide. It offers an array of MSN and DNP tracks, including highly-ranked specialties in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (#5) and Family Nurse Practitioner, as well as the nation’s oldest PhD in Nursing program.

The student experience is anchored by the Joan K. Stout, RN, FAAN Clinical Simulation Learning Center (CSLC). This 10,000-square-foot facility conducts over 100 sessions weekly, utilizing computerized high-fidelity manikins with reactive pupils and palpable pulses, as well as standardized patient actors. Approximately 50% of undergraduate clinical hours take place in this controlled environment, with the remaining 50% occurring at "prestigious" off-campus sites. Because of its location, NYU Meyers students rotate through an elite network including NYU Langone Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and New York-Presbyterian. This exposure pays off significantly; the average annual starting salary for the undergraduate Class of 2024 was over $108,000, with 99% of graduate students employed or in further study within six months.

Compared to other New York programs, NYU Meyers stands out for its Global Initiatives, with programs spanning six continents and collaborations with NYU campuses in Shanghai and Ghana. While it is one of the more expensive options in the state, its #1 ranking by Nurse.org for BSN programs and its unmatched career networking through the Wasserman Center for Career Development make it a top choice for those seeking a high-ROI nursing career in a global city.