Occupational Safety & Health Schools Near Cortland, NY (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cortland, New York is home to about 17,465 residents. Median household income is $55,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning occupational safety and health-related role is Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at a median $95,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Occupational Safety and Health Schools to Cortland

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

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY 127.0 miles from Cortland
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,460
Avg net price $8,501/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 138.1 miles from Cortland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
75.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, NY 141.7 miles from Cortland
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,285
Avg net price $6,876/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York occupational safety and health page.

Occupational Safety and Health Wages Near Cortland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$95,720
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$69,640

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.

Cortland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,368Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying occupational safety and health roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying occupational safety and health-related roles in New York are: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist ($95,720), Occupational Health and Safety Technician ($69,640). Wages for Cortland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Cortland?

Ithaca, NY is 19.7 miles from Cortland and has its own set of local occupational safety and health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cortland an affordable place to study occupational safety and health?

Cortland’s median household income of $55,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cortland 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 Cortland

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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