Best Online Education Programs in Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

Plattsburgh, New York has a population of about 19,878. The city’s median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering education programs near Plattsburgh. In New York, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $137,870 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Plattsburgh

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 16 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Plattsburgh. Distances are calculated from Plattsburgh city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
SUNY College at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NY0.5 miContact school for pricing
University of VermontBurlington, VT19.7 miContact school for pricing
Champlain CollegeBurlington, VT19.8 miContact school for pricing
Saint Michael’s CollegeColchester, VT19.9 miContact school for pricing
North Country Community CollegeSaranac Lake, NY41.8 miContact school for pricing
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT49.4 miContact school for pricing
Community College of VermontMontpelier, VT52.1 miContact school for pricing
Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT54.9 miContact school for pricing
Goddard CollegePlainfield, VT57.8 miContact school for pricing
Vermont State UniversityRandolph, VT67.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Plattsburgh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$98,370
Elementary School Teacher$82,480
Middle School Teacher$82,620
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$83,270
Education Administrator, K-12$137,870
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$136,170
Tutor$43,270
Educational and Career Counselor$69,900

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Clinton County174 workers, 12 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Plattsburgh, NY?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering education programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Vermont State University (67.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in New York are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($137,870), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($136,170), Secondary School Teacher ($98,370). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study education?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.