Best Geography Schools Near Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

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

Plattsburgh, New York has 2 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $19,058 to $45,502 per year for indexed programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $116,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Plattsburgh

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

Albany, NY 140.1 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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

#2

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 166.0 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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

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#3

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 173.6 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 175.8 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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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#5

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 199.1 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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

#6

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 206.5 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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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#7

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY 209.0 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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

#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 219.8 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 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

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

Geography Wages Near Plattsburgh

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $89,290
Surveyors $78,870
Urban and Regional Planners $89,630
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $86,410
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $100,420
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,160
Computer Occupations, All Other $116,990

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,878 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,962 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Plattsburgh, NY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering geography programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is University of Vermont in Burlington, VT (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Middlebury College (49.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in New York are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($116,990), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($100,420), Urban and Regional Planners ($89,630). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study geography?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh

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

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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