Best General Studies Schools Near North Tonawanda, NY (2026)

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

North Tonawanda, New York has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $8,533 to $31,536 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 general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $103,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to North Tonawanda

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 4.9 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Daemen University

Amherst, NY 6.8 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,808
Avg net price $18,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 7.8 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,334
Avg net price $11,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,533
Out‑of‑state$19,653
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

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#5

Villa Maria College

Buffalo, NY 9.9 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
28.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,857
Avg net price $13,494/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY 10.0 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,942
Avg net price $20,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 10.7 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY 14.0 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,318
Avg net price $16,636/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

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 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $103,280 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $107,808
Management Analysts $84,710 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $88,424
Human Resources Specialists $74,510 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,777
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,990 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,322
Writers and Authors $65,630 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,507
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,280 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,756
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,000 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,069
Social and Community Service Managers $75,430 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,737

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

Metric Value Source
Population 30,338 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,774 Census 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 general studies schools are near North Tonawanda, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near North Tonawanda. The closest is University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Canisius University (8.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near North Tonawanda?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near North Tonawanda are: General and Operations Managers ($103,280), Management Analysts ($84,710), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($79,280). 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 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 North Tonawanda an affordable place to study general studies?

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: 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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