Best Health Science Schools Near Cortland, NY (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cortland, New York has 3 accredited schools offering health science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,625 to $23,741 per year for indexed programs. Cortland has a population of about 17,465. Median household income is $55,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $164,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Cortland

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

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 18.4 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 60.4 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,355
Avg net price $14,164/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,625
Out‑of‑state$21,215
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 82.1 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
78.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,042
Avg net price $29,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University at Albany

Albany, NY 119.7 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 14

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 125.6 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Daemen University

Amherst, NY 134.8 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 138.1 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 28

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 154.4 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,696
Avg net price $30,305/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Cortland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$164,120
Health Education Specialist$62,560
Health Information Technologist$75,320
Health Technologist and Technician$60,320

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.

Cortland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,368Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health science schools are near Cortland, NY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering health science programs near Cortland. The closest is Cornell University in Ithaca, NY (18.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rochester (82.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in New York are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($164,120), Health Information Technologist ($75,320), Health Education Specialist ($62,560). Wages for Cortland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Cortland?

Ithaca, NY is 19.7 miles from Cortland and has its own set of local health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cortland an affordable place to study health science?

Cortland’s median household income of $55,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cortland 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 Cortland

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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