Best Human Services Schools Near Olean, NY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Olean, New York has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs, with tuition ranging from $6,840 to $25,385 per year for indexed programs. Olean has a population of about 13,798. Median household income is $47,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Olean

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

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 34.8 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY 50.5 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,309
Avg net price $22,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Orchard Park, NY 51.9 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
21.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,187/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Elmira College

Elmira, NY 83.0 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,550
Avg net price $22,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 134.3 miles from Olean
  • 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

#6

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 152.9 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,295
Avg net price $15,939/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 231.0 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,705
Avg net price $25,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 232.6 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 54

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 human services page.

Human Services Wages Near Olean

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant $47,190
Social and Community Service Manager $95,980
Child, Family and School Social Worker $65,100
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor $59,450

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.

Olean at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,798 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Olean, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Olean. The closest is SUNY College of Technology at Alfred in Alfred, NY (34.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant & Stratton College-Online (51.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in New York are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,980), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($65,100), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($59,450). Wages for Olean workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Olean?

Jamestown, NY is 41.3 miles from Olean and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Olean an affordable place to study human services?

Olean’s median household income of $47,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olean 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 Olean

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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