Best Online Biology Programs in Rome, NY (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Rome, New York has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,625 to $53,183 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $87,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Biology Schools to Rome

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

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

Biology Wages Near Rome

Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientist$87,760NY statewide$94,671
Biological Technician$48,670Utica-Rome, NY$52,503
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$82,640NY statewide$89,148
Soil and Plant Scientist$77,800NY statewide$83,927

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.

Rome at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,795Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,857Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Rome, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Rome. The closest is Hamilton College in Clinton, NY (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Le Moyne College (32.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles near Rome?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Rome are: Medical Scientist ($87,760), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($82,640), Soil and Plant Scientist ($77,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oneida instead of Rome?

Oneida, NY is 13.4 miles from Rome and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rome an affordable place to study biology?

Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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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Data verified: August 10, 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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