Best General Studies Schools Near Amsterdam, NY (2026)

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

Amsterdam, New York has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Amsterdam has a population of about 18,162. Median household income is $50,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $130,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Amsterdam

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

Union College

Schenectady, NY 15.8 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,604
Avg net price $34,561/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 22.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,080
Avg net price $11,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 23.1 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,363
Avg net price $32,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 23.3 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,493
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University at Albany

Albany, NY 25.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 27.1 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Maria College of Albany

Albany, NY 27.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 44%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,458
Avg net price $13,082/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,740
Out‑of‑state$18,740
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Russell Sage College

Troy, NY 29.2 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,316
Avg net price $22,917/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Amsterdam

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $130,860
Management Analysts $112,250
Human Resources Specialists $84,380
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $98,580
Writers and Authors N/A
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,070
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $79,170
Social and Community Service Managers $95,980

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.

Amsterdam at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,162 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, NY (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Skidmore College (23.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in New York are: General and Operations Managers ($130,860), Management Analysts ($112,250), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($98,580). Wages for Amsterdam workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gloversville instead of Amsterdam?

Gloversville, NY is 10.8 miles from Amsterdam and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Amsterdam an affordable place to study general studies?

Amsterdam’s median household income of $50,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam

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

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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