Best FinTech Schools Near Lindenhurst, NY (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lindenhurst, New York has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $42,432 to $55,424 per year for indexed programs. Lindenhurst has a population of about 27,106. Median household income is $129,033 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $166,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Technology Schools to Lindenhurst

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

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 12.2 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,039
Avg net price $34,176/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 154

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY 13.1 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,526
Avg net price $11,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Molloy University

Rockville Centre, NY 13.4 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,789
Avg net price $24,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 14.9 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,950
Avg net price $33,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY 15.0 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,482
Avg net price $30,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY 15.2 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,080
Avg net price $22,443/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 20.5 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,502
Avg net price $18,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,931
Out‑of‑state$32,741
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 145

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY 22.3 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,945
Avg net price $4,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Financial Technology Wages Near Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Financial and Investment Analyst$128,930New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$114,503
Software Developer$166,830New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$148,162
Data Scientist$135,980New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$120,764

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.

Lindenhurst at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$129,033Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Lindenhurst, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Lindenhurst. The closest is Nassau Community College in Garden City, NY (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Long Island University (14.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles near Lindenhurst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles near Lindenhurst are: Software Developer ($166,830), Data Scientist ($135,980), Financial and Investment Analyst ($128,930). 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 Freeport instead of Lindenhurst?

Freeport, NY is 11.5 miles from Lindenhurst and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lindenhurst an affordable place to study financial technology?

Lindenhurst’s median household income of $129,033 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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