Best General Studies Schools Near Ilion, NY (2026)

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

Ilion, New York has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $8,625 to $23,741 per year for indexed programs. Ilion has a population of about 7,636. Median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $98,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Ilion

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

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 13.0 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,355
Avg net price $14,164/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,625
Out‑of‑state$21,215
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Utica University

Utica, NY 13.2 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,277
Avg net price $19,108/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 18.8 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
69.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,411
Avg net price $28,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 31.5 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,295
Avg net price $15,939/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY 38.3 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,107
Avg net price $31,320/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi, NY 51.6 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,629
Avg net price $17,225/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,772
Out‑of‑state$12,762
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 55.3 miles from Ilion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Union College

Schenectady, NY 57.8 miles from Ilion
  • 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

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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 Ilion

Ilion is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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)
General and Operations Managers $98,350 Utica-Rome, NY $106,095
Management Analysts $86,870 Utica-Rome, NY $93,711
Human Resources Specialists $72,420 Utica-Rome, NY $78,123
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,170 Utica-Rome, NY $75,696
Writers and Authors N/A NY statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,950 Utica-Rome, NY $85,167
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,390 Utica-Rome, NY $71,618
Social and Community Service Managers $80,670 Utica-Rome, NY $87,023

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.

Ilion at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 7,636 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,880 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Ilion. The closest is Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hamilton College (18.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Ilion are: General and Operations Managers ($98,350), Management Analysts ($86,870), Social and Community Service Managers ($80,670). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

Utica, NY is 11.1 miles from Ilion 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 Ilion an affordable place to study general studies?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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 Ilion

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

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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