Best Data Science Schools Near Amsterdam, NY (2026)

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

Amsterdam, New York has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Amsterdam has a population of about 18,162. Median household income is $50,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $166,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Amsterdam

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

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 27.1 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Utica University

Utica, NY 55.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,277
Avg net price $19,108/yr
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  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

St Lawrence University

Canton, NY 123.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,258
Avg net price $28,651/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 125.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,696
Avg net price $30,305/yr
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  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Monroe University

Bronx, NY 144.3 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,236
Avg net price $14,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fordham University

Bronx, NY 144.8 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,569
Avg net price $44,338/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY 147.9 miles from Amsterdam
  • 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

#8

New York University

New York, NY 153.2 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,509
Avg net price $37,050/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 218

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Amsterdam

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Data Scientists $130,460
Statisticians $136,020
Operations Research Analysts $108,610
Software Developers $166,180
Actuaries $156,480
Database Architects $141,350
Computer Systems Analysts $109,610
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $98,580

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.

Amsterdam at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,162 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Siena College in Loudonville, NY (27.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Massachusetts-Amherst (92.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in New York are: Software Developers ($166,180), Actuaries ($156,480), Database Architects ($141,350). Wages for Amsterdam workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gloversville instead of Amsterdam?

Gloversville, NY is 10.8 miles from Amsterdam and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Amsterdam an affordable place to study data science?

Amsterdam’s median household income of $50,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam

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

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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