Best Instructional Design Schools Near Amsterdam, NY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Amsterdam, New York has 5 accredited schools offering instructional design programs, with tuition ranging from $8,831 to $31,256 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 instructional design-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $171,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Instructional Design Schools to Amsterdam

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer instructional design 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 22.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
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: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University at Albany

Albany, NY 25.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 55.1 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,386
Avg net price $19,158/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,781
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 98.4 miles from Amsterdam
  • 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

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#5

SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY 125.1 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,866
Avg net price $13,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Teachers College at Columbia University

New York, NY 147.8 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,294
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 149.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,950
Avg net price $33,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Touro University

New York, NY 151.3 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,419
Avg net price $29,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Instructional Design Wages Near Amsterdam

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Instructional Coordinators $80,560
Training and Development Specialists $76,080
Training and Development Managers $171,400
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $82,020
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $52,000
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $139,640
Farm and Home Management Educators $48,860
Graphic Designers $77,340

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

Metric Value Source
Population 18,162 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,193 Census 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 instructional design schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering instructional design programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Empire State University in Saratoga Springs, NY (22.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Syracuse University (98.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying instructional design roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying instructional design-related roles in New York are: Training and Development Managers ($171,400), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($139,640), Education Teachers, Postsecondary ($82,020). 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 instructional design 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 instructional design?

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: September 5, 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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