Best Online Education Programs in Albany, NY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Albany, New York has 3 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $11,882 to $26,435 per year for indexed programs. Albany has a population of about 100,081. Median household income is $59,485 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $134,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Albany

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Albany. Distances are calculated from Albany city center.

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 Albany. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 28.4 miles from Albany BOC Score49.7
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Online programsYes

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#2

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA 63.1 miles from Albany BOC Score62.3
Published tuition$11,882 - $26,435
Online programsYes

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#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 85.6 miles from Albany BOC Score63.6
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Online programsYes

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

Education Wages Near Albany

Albany is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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)
Secondary School Teacher$80,620Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$80,944
Elementary School Teacher$79,240Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$79,558
Middle School Teacher$80,760Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$81,084
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$79,680Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$80,000
Education Administrator, K-12$125,480Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$125,984
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$134,980Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$135,522
Tutor$42,760Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$42,932
Educational and Career Counselor$62,920Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$63,173

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.

Albany at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population100,081Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,485Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Albany County8,596 workers, 190 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Albany, NY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Albany. The closest is Empire State University in Saratoga Springs, NY (28.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Connecticut State University (85.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Albany?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Albany are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($134,980), Education Administrator, K-12 ($125,480), Middle School Teacher ($80,760). 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 Troy instead of Albany?

Troy, NY is 7.9 miles from Albany and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Albany an affordable place to study education?

Albany’s median household income of $59,485 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany 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: June 11, 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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