Best Journalism Schools Near Auburn, NY (2026)

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

Auburn, New York has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,102 to $65,528 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% 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 Auburn

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

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 23.0 miles from Auburn
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY 35.5 miles from Auburn
  • 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

#3

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 35.9 miles from Auburn
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 46.8 miles from Auburn
  • 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

#5

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 56.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 72.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
62.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 113.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 115.6 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Auburn

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.

Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,377Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Auburn, NY?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Auburn. The closest is Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Brockport (72.2 miles). 6 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 Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study journalism?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn 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 Auburn

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

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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