Best Online Engineering Programs in Gloversville, NY (2026)

Gloversville, New York has a population of about 15,010. The city’s median household income is $49,155 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Gloversville, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $79,934 per year for indexed programs. In New York, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $173,530 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Gloversville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Gloversville. Distances are calculated from Gloversville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeJohnstown, NY5.1 mi$6,054 - $14,219
Schenectady County Community CollegeSchenectady, NY25.8 miContact school for pricing
Union CollegeSchenectady, NY26.5 miContact school for pricing
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillCobleskill, NY27.1 miContact school for pricing
Herkimer County Community CollegeHerkimer, NY33.4 mi$5,776 - $17,648
Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NY34.1 miContact school for pricing
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY36.5 miContact school for pricing
Siena CollegeLoudonville, NY37.8 miContact school for pricing
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY40.5 mi$61,884 - $79,934
SUNY AdirondackQueensbury, NY40.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Engineering Wages Near Gloversville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Civil Engineer$102,440
Electrical Engineer$112,550
Mechanical Engineer$105,130
Chemical Engineer$132,480
Aerospace Engineer$125,270
Biomedical Engineer$117,180
Environmental Engineer$97,870
Architectural and Engineering Manager$173,530

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.


Gloversville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,010Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,155Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Fulton County15 workers, 5 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Gloversville, NY?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Gloversville. The closest is Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, NY (5.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is SUNY Adirondack (40.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in New York are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($173,530), Chemical Engineer ($132,480), Aerospace Engineer ($125,270). Wages for Gloversville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Amsterdam instead of Gloversville?

Amsterdam, NY is 10.8 miles from Gloversville and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gloversville an affordable place to study engineering?

Gloversville’s median household income of $49,155 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gloversville 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.