Best Online Education Programs in Ilion, NY (2026)

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

Ilion, New York has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Ilion has a population of about 7,636. Median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $119,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Ilion

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Ilion. Distances are calculated from Ilion 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 Ilion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 63.6 miles from Ilion BOC Score49.7
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#2

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 81.7 miles from Ilion BOC Score64.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York education page.

Education Wages Near Ilion

Ilion 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)
Secondary School Teacher$78,950Utica-Rome, NY$85,167
Elementary School Teacher$77,010Utica-Rome, NY$83,074
Middle School Teacher$79,120Utica-Rome, NY$85,351
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$82,020NY statewide$88,479
Education Administrator, K-12$119,700Utica-Rome, NY$129,126
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$106,750Utica-Rome, NY$115,156
Tutor$32,910Utica-Rome, NY$35,502
Educational and Career Counselor$61,420Utica-Rome, NY$66,257

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.

Ilion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,636Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,880Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Herkimer County170 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Ilion, NY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Ilion. The closest is Empire State University in Saratoga Springs, NY (63.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is State University of New York at Oswego (81.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Ilion are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($119,700), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($106,750), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($82,020). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

Utica, NY is 11.1 miles from Ilion 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 Ilion an affordable place to study education?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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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