Best Government Contracting Schools Near Elmira, NY (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Elmira, New York is home to about 26,349 residents. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $166,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Elmira

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting programs near Elmira, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elmira city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Government Contracting Wages Near Elmira

Elmira is part of the Elmira, NY metro area (BLS area code 21300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Purchasing Managers$166,300NY statewide$176,165
Management Analysts$90,190Elmira, NY$95,540
Compliance Officers$65,480Elmira, NY$69,364
Logisticians$88,240NY statewide$93,475
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$46,400Elmira, NY$49,153
Administrative Services Managers$113,640Elmira, NY$120,381
Cost Estimators$77,400Elmira, NY$81,992
General and Operations Managers$94,830Elmira, NY$100,456

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.

Elmira at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,349Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles near Elmira?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles near Elmira are: Purchasing Managers ($166,300), Administrative Services Managers ($113,640), General and Operations Managers ($94,830). 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 Ithaca instead of Elmira?

Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira and has its own set of local government contracting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Elmira an affordable place to study government contracting?

Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira 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 Elmira

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-2035) 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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