Best Online Early Childhood Education Programs in Jamestown, NY (2026)

Jamestown, New York has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,831 to $25,879 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 early childhood education-related role is Preschool and Childcare Center Director at a median $96,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Jamestown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education 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

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 285.5 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,080
Avg net price $11,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 287.2 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,055
Avg net price $14,072/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY 288.1 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
71.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,163
Avg net price $2,984/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 307.1 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,039
Avg net price $34,176/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 326.9 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,502
Avg net price $18,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,931
Out‑of‑state$32,741
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Early Childhood Education Wages Near Jamestown

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Preschool Teacher$46,520
Kindergarten Teacher$77,630
Preschool and Childcare Center Director$96,810
Teaching Assistant$38,240

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

MetricValueSource
Population28,401Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,878Census 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 early childhood education schools are near Jamestown, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Jamestown. The closest is Northern Pennsylvania Regional College in Warren, PA (18.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gannon University (43.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in New York are: Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($96,810), Kindergarten Teacher ($77,630), Preschool Teacher ($46,520). 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 early childhood education 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 early childhood education?

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: 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.