Best FinTech Schools Near North Tonawanda, NY (2026)

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

North Tonawanda, New York has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,752 to $27,709 per year for indexed programs. North Tonawanda has a population of about 30,338. Median household income is $66,774 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $127,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Technology Schools to North Tonawanda

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

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 8.4 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 47.7 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY 55.6 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
77.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,316
Avg net price $18,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,999
Out‑of‑state$19,569
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 60.2 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY 68.1 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,458
Avg net price $29,357/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 68.4 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 69.5 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Alfred University

Alfred, NY 77.4 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
42.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,897
Avg net price $25,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,500
Out‑of‑state$41,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Financial Technology Wages Near North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). 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$96,490Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$100,720
Software Developer$127,850Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$133,455
Data Scientist$102,250Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$106,733

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.

North Tonawanda at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,338Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,774Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near North Tonawanda, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near North Tonawanda. The closest is Canisius University in Buffalo, NY (8.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester Institute of Technology (60.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles near North Tonawanda?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles near North Tonawanda are: Software Developer ($127,850), Data Scientist ($102,250), Financial and Investment Analyst ($96,490). 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 Niagara Falls instead of North Tonawanda?

Niagara Falls, NY is 8.2 miles from North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda an affordable place to study financial technology?

North Tonawanda’s median household income of $66,774 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda

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

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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