Best Online Project Management Programs in Cortland, NY (2026)

Updated July 30, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cortland, New York has 2 accredited schools offering project management programs. Cortland has a population of about 17,465. 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 project management-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Project Management Schools to Cortland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer project management 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.

#1

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 0.5 miles from Cortland BOC Score 67.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,236
Avg net price $22,345/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,874
Out‑of‑state$18,784
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Project Management Wages Near Cortland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Project Management Specialist$121,040
Construction Manager$155,360
Computer and Information Systems Manager$214,300

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

How many accredited project management schools are near Cortland, NY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering project management programs near Cortland. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (30.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester Institute of Technology (82.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying project management roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying project management-related roles in New York are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,300), Construction Manager ($155,360), Project Management Specialist ($121,040). 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 project management 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 project management?

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

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Data verified: July 30, 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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