Best Film Schools Near Ilion, NY (2026)

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

Ilion, New York has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $8,874 to $28,108 per year for indexed 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 New York, the top-earning film-related role is Film and Video Editors at a median $103,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Ilion

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near Ilion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ilion 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 Ilion. 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

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 18.8 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
69.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,411
Avg net price $28,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 28.4 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,139
Avg net price $28,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 55.3 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 64.9 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,236
Avg net price $22,345/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,874
Out‑of‑state$18,784
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 79.4 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 81.5 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,566
Avg net price $16,236/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY 84.3 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,548
Avg net price $33,926/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,540
Out‑of‑state$53,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY 108.6 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,366
Avg net price $39,343/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Film and Video Editors $103,440 NY statewide $111,586
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $93,410 NY statewide $100,766
Producers and Directors $62,310 Utica-Rome, NY $67,217
Special Effects Artists and Animators $96,770 NY statewide $104,391
Audio and Video Technicians $45,650 Utica-Rome, NY $49,245
Sound Engineering Technicians $87,510 NY statewide $94,401
Writers and Authors N/A NY statewide –
Graphic Designers $58,550 Utica-Rome, NY $63,161

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

Metric Value Source
Population 7,636 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,880 Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Ilion, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Ilion. The closest is Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY (10.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is State University of New York at Cortland (64.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying film-related roles near Ilion are: Film and Video Editors ($103,440), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($96,770), Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($93,410). 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 film 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 film?

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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Other Programs Available in Ilion

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ilion:

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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