Elmira, New York has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $8,892 to $57,445 per year for indexed programs. Elmira has a population of about 26,349. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning finance-related role is Personal Financial Advisor at a median $166,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Finance Schools to Elmira
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Elmira, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elmira 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Elmira.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
39%
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,596
Avg net price
$21,620/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,897
Avg net price
$25,620/yr
TuitionIn‑state$41,500
Out‑of‑state$41,500
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,445
Avg net price
$15,016/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 70
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,316
Avg net price
$18,211/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,999
Out‑of‑state$19,569
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$79,164
Avg net price
$38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,731
Avg net price
$22,277/yr
TuitionIn‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,458
Avg net price
$29,357/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,944
Avg net price
$28,945/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York finance page.
Finance Wages Near Elmira
Elmira is part of the Elmira, NY metro area (BLS area code 21300). 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) |
|---|
| Personal Financial Advisor | $166,400 | NY statewide | $176,271 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $127,930 | NY statewide | $135,519 |
| Loan Officer | $95,050 | Elmira, NY | $100,689 |
| Financial Manager | $150,120 | Elmira, NY | $159,025 |
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.
Elmira at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 26,349 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,089 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Elmira-Area Cities With Finance Programs
- Ithaca, NY – 28.8 mi away (54,992 pop)
- Binghamton, NY – 46.2 mi away (152,392 pop)
- Cortland, NY – 47.6 mi away (26,907 pop)
- Geneva, NY – 54.0 mi away (29,371 pop)
- Auburn, NY – 59.3 mi away (31,263 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited finance schools are near Elmira, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Elmira. The closest is Binghamton University in Vestal, NY (42.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Keystone College (64.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying finance roles near Elmira?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Elmira are: Personal Financial Advisor ($166,400), Financial Manager ($150,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($127,930). 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 Ithaca instead of Elmira?
Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Elmira an affordable place to study finance?
Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira 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: July 30, 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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