Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Brockport, NY (2026)

Brockport, New York has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $64,348 to $82,600 per year for indexed programs. Brockport has a population of about 7,153. Median household income is $58,237 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rochester, NY metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Brockport

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Brockport. Distances are calculated from Brockport city center.

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 Brockport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 16.7 miles from Brockport BOC Score78.1
Published tuition$64,348 - $82,600
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#2

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY 50.8 miles from Brockport BOC Score72.4
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#3

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 51.5 miles from Brockport BOC Score48.7
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#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 51.7 miles from Brockport BOC Score74.9
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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 90.8 miles from Brockport BOC Score72.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Brockport

Brockport is part of the Rochester, NY metro area (BLS area code 40380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$71,740Rochester, NY$73,959
Management Analyst$97,070Rochester, NY$100,072
Technical Writer$78,370Rochester, NY$80,794
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$58,180Rochester, NY$59,979
Editor$76,620Rochester, NY$78,990
Training and Development Specialist$69,990Rochester, NY$72,155
Human Resources Specialist$76,590Rochester, NY$78,959

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.


Brockport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,153Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Monroe County1,573 workers, 99 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Brockport, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Brockport. The closest is University of Rochester in Rochester, NY (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornell University (90.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Brockport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Brockport are: Management Analyst ($97,070), Technical Writer ($78,370), Editor ($76,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rochester instead of Brockport?

Rochester, NY is 16.6 miles from Brockport and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Brockport an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Brockport’s median household income of $58,237 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brockport 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 Brockport

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Data verified: June 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.