Best Innovation Schools Near Amsterdam, NY (2026)

Amsterdam, New York has 17 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $66,262 per year for indexed programs. Amsterdam has a population of about 18,162. Median household income is $50,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Innovation Schools to Amsterdam

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation programs near Amsterdam, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 22.6 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 49.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,080
Avg net price $11,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 29.1 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY 29.7 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 76.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,051
Avg net price $36,228/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 73.7 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 98.6 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, NY 103.4 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 35.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,145
Avg net price $26,683/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 108.1 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 81.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 125.5 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score 73.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Innovation Wages Near Amsterdam

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$130,860
Management Analyst$112,250
Marketing Manager$181,200
Computer and Information Systems Manager$214,300

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.


Amsterdam at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,162Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited innovation schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, NY (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Morrisville (73.4 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in New York are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,300), Marketing Manager ($181,200), General and Operations Manager ($130,860). Wages for Amsterdam workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gloversville instead of Amsterdam?

Gloversville, NY is 10.8 miles from Amsterdam and has its own set of local innovation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Amsterdam an affordable place to study innovation?

Amsterdam’s median household income of $50,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.