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

Ilion, New York has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $37,452 to $79,934 per year for indexed programs. Ilion has a population of about 7,636. Median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Editor at a median $101,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Ilion

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

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Ilion

Ilion is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Ilion at a Glance

Other Ilion-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Utica, NY – 11.1 mi away (114,350 pop)
• Rome, NY – 27.2 mi away (32,128 pop)
• Oneida, NY – 31.8 mi away (21,184 pop)
• Gloversville, NY – 35.1 mi away (27,872 pop)
• Amsterdam, NY – 43.2 mi away (21,351 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Ilion. The closest is SUNY Morrisville in Morrisville, NY (31.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (71.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Ilion are: Editor ($101,480), News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist ($100,770), Technical Writer ($98,310). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

Utica, NY is 11.1 miles from Ilion 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 Ilion an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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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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.