Best Journalism Schools Near Amsterdam, NY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Amsterdam, New York has 11 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $8,572 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 journalism-related role is Editor at a median $101,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Amsterdam

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism 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

University at Albany

Albany, NY 25.5 miles from Amsterdam
  • 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: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 27.2 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 73.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 83.2 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
73.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,073
Avg net price $18,809/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,572
Out‑of‑state$18,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 98.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 99.1 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY 122.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
67.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,548
Avg net price $33,926/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,540
Out‑of‑state$53,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 123.7 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,566
Avg net price $16,236/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Amsterdam

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$100,770
Editor$101,480
Public Relations Specialist$81,250

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 journalism schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 11 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Amsterdam. The closest is University at Albany in Albany, NY (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Syracuse University (98.4 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in New York are: Editor ($101,480), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($100,770), Public Relations Specialist ($81,250). 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 journalism 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 journalism?

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.

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