Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Gloversville, NY

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gloversville, New York has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $8,572 to $28,428 per year for indexed programs. Gloversville has a population of about 15,010. Median household income is $49,155 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $175,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Gloversville

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

Union College

Schenectady, NY 26.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,604
Avg net price $34,561/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY 40.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,051
Avg net price $36,228/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 45.0 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,355
Avg net price $14,164/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,625
Out‑of‑state$21,215
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 90.3 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 91.4 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 79

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 105.9 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 116.1 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 116.1 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,696
Avg net price $30,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Gloversville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Mechanical Engineers $102,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers $175,710
Industrial Engineers $102,640
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,210
Mechanical Drafters $76,490
Engineers, All Other $117,600
Aerospace Engineers $130,330
Cost Estimators $80,430

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.

Gloversville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,010 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,155 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Gloversville, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Gloversville. The closest is Union College in Schenectady, NY (26.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is State University of New York at New Paltz (91.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mechanical engineering roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles in New York are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($175,710), Aerospace Engineers ($130,330), Engineers, All Other ($117,600). Wages for Gloversville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Amsterdam instead of Gloversville?

Amsterdam, NY is 10.8 miles from Gloversville and has its own set of local mechanical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gloversville an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Gloversville’s median household income of $49,155 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gloversville 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 Gloversville

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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