Best FinTech Schools Near Olean, NY (2026)

Olean, New York has 22 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,100 to $59,274 per year for indexed programs. Olean has a population of about 13,798. Median household income is $47,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $166,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Olean

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Olean, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Olean 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 Olean. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 2.5 miles from Olean BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alfred University

Alfred, NY 35.0 miles from Olean BOC Score 42.1
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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: 19

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY 58.3 miles from Olean BOC Score 77.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 62.1 miles from Olean BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 79.2 miles from Olean BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 81.7 miles from Olean BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY 84.4 miles from Olean BOC Score 62.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 85.4 miles from Olean BOC Score 71.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 22

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 Olean

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$127,930
Software Developer$166,180
Data Scientist$130,460

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.


Olean at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,798Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Olean. The closest is St Bonaventure University in Saint Bonaventure, NY (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester Institute of Technology (79.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in New York are: Software Developer ($166,180), Data Scientist ($130,460), Financial and Investment Analyst ($127,930). Wages for Olean workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Olean?

Jamestown, NY is 41.3 miles from Olean 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 Olean an affordable place to study financial technology?

Olean’s median household income of $47,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olean 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 Olean

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.