Nursing Schools Albany, NY | Maria College Your browser does not support the video tag. Watch Video Apply Schedule Visit Transforming Care ers If you’re interested in a compassionate career that can have an impact on others—Maria College is for you. Everyone is welcome at Maria—if you’re looking to transform a job into a meaningful career, advance or restart your education, or just haven’t found the right fit elsewhere, there is a place for you here to succeed. For 65 years, we’ve prepared students for healthcare and service driven professions by providing a holistic education for everyone. Each day, our graduates draw from their Maria education to make a difference in shaping the lives of others. Contact us to learn more about our nursing schools in Albany, NY and other programs. Transformational Naming Gift for the Maria College Andrea Lewis Siek School of Nursing In recognition of a transformational gift – the largest in the college’s 65-year history – Maria College is naming its nursing school the Andrea Lewis Siek School of Nursing. The significant gift was made in honor of Andrea Lewis Siek, R.N., a 1966 graduate of Troy High School and 1969 graduate of St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing, the late wife of Richard E. Siek, her devoted husband and a Navy veteran. This historic gift is made on September 7 to celebrate what would have been Andrea’s 75th birthday. Learn More > 90 Percentage of students working in their field or pursuing a higher degree 6 months after graduation 94.59 2025 LPN NCLEX-PN® First-time Pass Rate Nursing When you choose Maria, you become part of one of the Capital Region’s strongest, most respected nursing programs. We have been preparing nursing students for 64 years—and have graduated nearly 8,000 nurses with degrees in the field. In virtually every healthcare setting in the Capital Region, and in facilities across the nation, our graduates use the skills they learned at Maria to enhance healthcare and change lives. They are leading the way in our region by improving patient care and building healthier communities. Learn More > Occupational Therapy If you have a passion for helping people restore dignity and rebuild their lives, then a career in Occupational Therapy (OT) may be for you. Maria’s Occupational Therapy pathway is based on the altruistic and compassionate values shared by the OT profession and the College’s founders, the Sisters of Mercy—both acknowledging the value of human differences and individuality. Welcoming students from across the Capital Region and beyond, we offer occupational therapy programs for students at every stage of their academic journey. Learn More > Arts and Sciences These days, a liberal arts bachelor’s degree is more valuable than ever. When you study liberal arts, you learn to think critically and creatively, to communicate, solve problems, and take action. At Maria, you also learn how to put those skills to work to serve others. That’s an ideal foundation for success in any field—and in life. Learn More > 17 Number of colleges in the Sisters of Mercy national network of colleges and universities 88 2025 ADN NCLEX-RN® First-time Pass Rate 38,553 Students attending college in the Sisters of Mercy network Innovation & Technology Maria College awarded $770K to develop virtual reality nursing simulation hub. Maria College was named one of 15 community development and improvement projects in New York’s 20th Congressional District to receive federal funding submitted by Congressman Paul Tonko. Learn More > Maria College celebrates 65 years with Monarch butterfly mascot reveal Maria College held its 65th Anniversary Celebration – 65 years to the day of its founding in 1958 – where it revealed its first-ever mascot, the monarch butterfly. The monarch butterfly mascot was selected by the Maria community through a survey administered in Fall 2022 to over 500 students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The monarch life cycle – from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly – represents the transformation and renewal Maria students experience during their time at the College. Additionally, just as the monarch butterfly exhibits resilience and determination during its long-distance migration, Maria College students persevere through challenges to achieve their goals. Maria College hopes the mascot will strengthen the sense of community of current students and the more than 11,000-strong alumni network. The College plans to have the monarch participate in campus-wide events as well as local community events. Additionally, the College will launch an initiative whereby the community can weigh in on their choice for the mascot’s name. Learn More > Holistic Guidance & Support We have a dedicated team that’s here to give each student the academic and personal help they need. Supportive > Healthcare Driven Our primary focus is on developing each individual so they are able to make meaningful contributions to society. Caring Tradition > Value - Economic & Personal Our class schedules are designed to make it easy for working students to get a degree. Flex Scheduling > Inclusive - Economic & Personal Maria is a small college, so you won’t get lost in the crowd. Small Classes > Ready for the Real World Within 1 year of graduating 90% of our students are working in their field or pursuing a higher degree. Career Focus > Compassion & Caring The Maria College difference: Compassion is HOW we teach – as much as WHAT we teach. COMPASSIONATE, KIND AND CARING > A welcome message Lynn Ortale, Ph.D. The inauguration of President Lynn Ortale marks an important milestone for Maria College. In celebration of this ceremony, Maria College will host a series of events to commemorate the College’s 65th Anniversary and celebrate our bright future ahead. Read More > Maria News MARIA COLLEGE PARTNERS ON GLOBAL PROGRAM TO EDUCATE RELIGIOUS SISTERS IN DEMENTIA CARE Read More > MARIA COLLEGE AND SIENA UNIVERSITY JOIN FORCES TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE Read More > MARIA COLLEGE RECEIVES $420,000 GRANT FROM CABRINI FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS Read More > MARIA COLLEGE AND ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER PARTNER IN CREATION OF CLINIC TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE AND TRAIN FUTURE NURSES Read More > Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events.