Best Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Auburn, NY (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Auburn, New York has 3 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Auburn

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Auburn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Auburn city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 33.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Daemen University

Amherst, NY 112.3 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,808
Avg net price $18,693/yr
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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 191.3 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,055
Avg net price $14,072/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Mount Saint Vincent

Bronx, NY 195.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,756
Avg net price $21,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Teachers College at Columbia University

New York, NY 198.8 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,294
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY 198.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
87.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,491
Avg net price $21,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Metropolitan College of New York

New York, NY 202.3 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,236
Avg net price $28,882/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pace University

New York, NY 202.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,378
Avg net price $30,892/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York behavioral health science page.

Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,450
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$79,380
Social and Community Service Manager$95,980
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,190

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,377Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Auburn, NY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Auburn. The closest is Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monroe Community College (53.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in New York are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,980), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($79,380), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,450). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Auburn an affordable place to study behavioral health science?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Auburn

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Auburn:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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