Best Organizational Leadership Schools Near Utica, NY (2026)

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

Utica, New York has 7 accredited schools offering organizational leadership programs, with tuition ranging from $7,648 to $65,528 per year for indexed programs. Utica has a population of about 64,440. Median household income is $51,513 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning organizational leadership-related role is Training and Development Manager at a median $171,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Organizational Leadership Schools to Utica

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

#1

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 43.9 miles from Utica 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

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 46.2 miles from Utica BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 72.9 miles from Utica 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

#4

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 74.1 miles from Utica BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,493
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY 78.8 miles from Utica
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 79.0 miles from Utica BOC Score 81.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 115.2 miles from Utica BOC Score 71.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY 115.7 miles from Utica BOC Score 62.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,458
Avg net price $29,357/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Organizational Leadership Wages Near Utica

Utica 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$98,350Utica-Rome, NY$106,095
Human Resources Manager$134,300Utica-Rome, NY$144,876
Training and Development Manager$171,400NY statewide$184,898
Management Analyst$86,870Utica-Rome, NY$93,711

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.

Utica at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population64,440Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,513Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited organizational leadership schools are near Utica, NY?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering organizational leadership programs near Utica. The closest is Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY (43.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Binghamton University (79.2 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying organizational leadership roles near Utica?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying organizational leadership-related roles near Utica are: Training and Development Manager ($171,400), Human Resources Manager ($134,300), General and Operations Manager ($98,350). 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 Ilion instead of Utica?

Ilion, NY is 11.1 miles from Utica and has its own set of local organizational leadership programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Utica an affordable place to study organizational leadership?

Utica’s median household income of $51,513 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Utica 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 Utica

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

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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