Best General Studies Schools Near Kiryas Joel, NY (2026)

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

Kiryas Joel, New York has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Kiryas Joel has a population of about 36,572. Median household income is $43,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $102,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Kiryas Joel

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

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 14.4 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,705
Avg net price $25,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, NY 23.1 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,171
Avg net price $41,832/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY 23.8 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,909
Avg net price $19,994/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 26.7 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,055
Avg net price $14,072/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY 27.8 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,366
Avg net price $39,343/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 28.1 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,073
Avg net price $18,809/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,572
Out‑of‑state$18,822
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 28.9 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, NY 30.5 miles from Kiryas Joel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,475
Avg net price $36,113/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 7

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 Kiryas Joel

Kiryas Joel is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). 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 $102,140 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,364
Management Analysts $102,190 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,410
Human Resources Specialists $77,840 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,152
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,300 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $69,744
Writers and Authors N/A NY statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $89,320 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,645
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,470 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $66,243
Social and Community Service Managers $89,610 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,910

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.

Kiryas Joel at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,572 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,171 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 6.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 109.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Kiryas Joel, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Kiryas Joel. The closest is Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY (14.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dominican University New York (23.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Kiryas Joel?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Kiryas Joel are: Management Analysts ($102,190), General and Operations Managers ($102,140), Social and Community Service Managers ($89,610). 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 Peekskill instead of Kiryas Joel?

Peekskill, NY is 13.2 miles from Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel an affordable place to study general studies?

Kiryas Joel’s median household income of $43,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel

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

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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