Best Online Data Analytics Programs in Utica, NY (2026)

Utica, New York has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,866 to $31,256 per year for indexed programs. Utica has a population of about 64,440. Median household income is $51,513 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning data analytics-related role is Statistician at a median $136,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Data Analytics Schools to Utica

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data analytics programs near Utica, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Utica 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 Utica. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY 1.4 miles from Utica BOC Score 55.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,850
Avg net price $8,987/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Utica University

Utica, NY 2.2 miles from Utica BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,277
Avg net price $19,108/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing

Utica, NY 2.3 miles from Utica BOC Score 84.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,122
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 3.3 miles from Utica BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,355
Avg net price $14,164/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,625
Out‑of‑state$21,215
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Data Analytics Wages Near Utica

Utica 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)
Data Scientist$79,100Utica-Rome, NY$85,329
Statistician$136,020NY statewide$146,731
Operations Research Analyst$81,600Utica-Rome, NY$88,026
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$70,170Utica-Rome, NY$75,696

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.


Utica at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population64,440Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,513Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%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 data analytics schools are near Utica, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs near Utica. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (46.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornell University (77.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data analytics roles near Utica?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data analytics-related roles near Utica are: Statistician ($136,020), Operations Research Analyst ($81,600), Data Scientist ($79,100). 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 Ilion instead of Utica?

Ilion, NY is 11.1 miles from Utica and has its own set of local data analytics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Utica an affordable place to study data analytics?

Utica’s median household income of $51,513 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Utica 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 Utica

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.