Best Mathematics Schools Near Watertown, NY (2026)

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

Watertown, New York has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,264 to $53,183 per year for indexed programs. Watertown has a population of about 24,574. Median household income is $49,692 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Actuaries at a median $156,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Watertown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Watertown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Watertown 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 Watertown. 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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Jefferson Community College

Watertown, NY 1.9 miles from Watertown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,991
Avg net price $11,923/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,264
Out‑of‑state$11,700
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mathematics Wages Near Watertown

Watertown is part of the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area (BLS area code 48060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mathematicians $126,950 NY statewide $144,755
Statisticians $136,020 NY statewide $155,097
Actuaries $156,480 NY statewide $178,426
Operations Research Analysts $108,610 NY statewide $123,843
Data Scientists $130,460 NY statewide $148,757
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $87,230 NY statewide $99,464
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,180 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $88,005
Financial Specialists, All Other $107,490 NY statewide $122,566

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.

Watertown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,574 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,692 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Watertown, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Watertown. The closest is Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clarkson University (65.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Watertown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Watertown are: Actuaries ($156,480), Statisticians ($136,020), Data Scientists ($130,460). 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 Oswego instead of Watertown?

Oswego, NY is 46.6 miles from Watertown and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Watertown an affordable place to study mathematics?

Watertown’s median household income of $49,692 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watertown 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 Watertown

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

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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