Best English Schools Near Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Plattsburgh, New York has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $19,058 to $45,502 per year for indexed programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning english-related role is Editors at a median $101,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Plattsburgh

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Plattsburgh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Plattsburgh city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY 0.5 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,403
Avg net price $17,156/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY 3.3 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,246
Avg net price $9,112/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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English Wages Near Plattsburgh

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Writers and Authors N/A
Editors $101,480
Technical Writers $98,310
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $84,850
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,070
Public Relations Specialists $81,250
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $98,580
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $78,590

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,878 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,962 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Plattsburgh, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is State University of New York at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Middlebury College (49.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying english-related roles in New York are: Editors ($101,480), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($98,580), Technical Writers ($98,310). 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 english 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 english?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Plattsburgh

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Data verified: September 5, 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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