Best Operations Management Schools Near Elmira, NY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Elmira, New York has 3 accredited schools offering operations management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,534 to $53,983 per year for indexed programs. Elmira has a population of about 26,349. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Elmira, NY metro area, the top-earning operations management-related role is Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager at a median $109,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Operations Management Schools to Elmira

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer operations management programs near Elmira, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elmira 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 Elmira. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 75.4 miles from Elmira BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY 105.7 miles from Elmira BOC Score 55.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,850
Avg net price $8,987/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY 114.6 miles from Elmira BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,318
Avg net price $16,636/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 168.3 miles from Elmira BOC Score 49.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,080
Avg net price $11,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 207.7 miles from Elmira BOC Score 81.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,502
Avg net price $18,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,931
Out‑of‑state$32,741
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Operations Management Wages Near Elmira

Elmira is part of the Elmira, NY metro area (BLS area code 21300). 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)
General and Operations Manager$94,830Elmira, NY$100,456
Logistician$88,240NY statewide$93,475
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$109,980Elmira, NY$116,504

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.

Elmira at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,349Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited operations management schools are near Elmira, NY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering operations management programs near Elmira. The closest is SUNY Corning Community College in Corning, NY (13.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Scranton (76.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying operations management roles near Elmira?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying operations management-related roles near Elmira are: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager ($109,980), General and Operations Manager ($94,830), Logistician ($88,240). 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 Ithaca instead of Elmira?

Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira and has its own set of local operations management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Elmira an affordable place to study operations management?

Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira 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 Elmira

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Data verified: August 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.

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