Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Amsterdam, NY (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Amsterdam, New York has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,831 to $31,256 per year for indexed 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 elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $97,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to Amsterdam

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education 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.

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

Elementary Education Wages Near Amsterdam

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$85,760
Middle School Teacher$94,840
Secondary School Teacher$97,070
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.

Amsterdam at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,162Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,193Census 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 elementary education schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY (23.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Oneonta (55.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in New York are: Secondary School Teacher ($97,070), Middle School Teacher ($94,840), Elementary School Teacher ($85,760). 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 elementary education 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 elementary education?

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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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.

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