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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,445
Avg net price
$15,016/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 70
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,568
Avg net price
$15,187/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 27%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,309
Avg net price
$22,723/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,681
Avg net price
$17,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,550
Avg net price
$22,386/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$79,164
Avg net price
$38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,731
Avg net price
$22,277/yr
TuitionIn‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,295
Avg net price
$15,939/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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) |
Other Olean-Area Cities With Human Services Programs
- Jamestown, NY – 41.3 mi away (41,492 pop)
- Dunkirk, NY – 53.6 mi away (24,248 pop)
- Buffalo, NY – 60.5 mi away (920,136 pop)
- North Tonawanda, NY – 70.2 mi away (30,607 pop)
- Niagara Falls, NY – 75.8 mi away (48,632 pop)
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 (34.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hilbert College (50.6 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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Data verified: July 30, 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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