Best Child Development Schools Near Jamestown, NY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jamestown, New York has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs, with tuition ranging from $14,024 to $34,081 per year for indexed programs. Jamestown has a population of about 28,401. Median household income is $44,878 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning child development-related role is Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare at a median $96,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Child Development Schools to Jamestown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Jamestown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jamestown 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 Jamestown. 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

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 38.8 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 108.2 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,042
Avg net price $29,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 142.8 miles from Jamestown
  • 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

#4

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 165.8 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,566
Avg net price $16,236/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 167.6 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 170.7 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 214.8 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,386
Avg net price $19,158/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,781
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 285.5 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,080
Avg net price $11,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Child Development Wages Near Jamestown

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,520
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $96,810
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,100
Childcare Workers $37,590
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $68,180
Social and Human Service Assistants $47,190
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $77,630
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,580

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.

Jamestown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,401 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,878 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited child development schools are near Jamestown, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs near Jamestown. The closest is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in Erie, PA (38.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (88.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying child development roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying child development-related roles in New York are: Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare ($96,810), Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education ($77,630), Special Education Teachers, Preschool ($68,180). Wages for Jamestown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dunkirk instead of Jamestown?

Dunkirk, NY is 26.9 miles from Jamestown and has its own set of local child development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jamestown an affordable place to study child development?

Jamestown’s median household income of $44,878 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jamestown 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 Jamestown

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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