Best Geography Schools Near Oneida, NY (2026)

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

Oneida, New York has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $8,874 to $28,108 per year for indexed programs. Oneida has a population of about 10,240. Median household income is $60,380 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning geography-related role is Geography Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $100,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Oneida

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

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 18.9 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,139
Avg net price $28,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 24.0 miles from Oneida
  • 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

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#3

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 42.5 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,236
Avg net price $22,345/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,874
Out‑of‑state$18,784
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 51.8 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,386
Avg net price $19,158/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,781
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 70.1 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University at Albany

Albany, NY 96.9 miles from Oneida
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY 111.0 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
77.9 BOC Score
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: 47

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 122.5 miles from Oneida
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Oneida

Oneida is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). 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)
Geographers N/A NY statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $89,290 NY statewide $93,302
Surveyors $74,440 Syracuse, NY $77,785
Urban and Regional Planners $78,240 Syracuse, NY $81,755
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $78,680 Syracuse, NY $82,215
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $100,420 NY statewide $104,932
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,450 Syracuse, NY $80,930
Computer Occupations, All Other $94,200 Syracuse, NY $98,433

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.

Oneida at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 10,240 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,380 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Oneida, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Oneida. The closest is Colgate University in Hamilton, NY (18.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cayuga County Community College (45.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Oneida?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Oneida are: Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($100,420), Computer Occupations, All Other ($94,200), Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ($89,290). 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 Rome instead of Oneida?

Rome, NY is 13.4 miles from Oneida and has its own set of local geography programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Oneida an affordable place to study geography?

Oneida’s median household income of $60,380 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oneida 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 Oneida

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

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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