Best Online Psychology Programs in Ilion, NY (2026)

Ilion, New York has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $80,380 per year for indexed programs. Ilion has a population of about 7,636. Median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $100,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Ilion

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Ilion. Distances are calculated from Ilion city center.

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 Ilion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, NY 2.2 miles from Ilion BOC Score44.5
Published tuition$5,776 - $17,648
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#2

Utica University

Utica, NY 12.9 miles from Ilion BOC Score64.0
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#3

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 13.7 miles from Ilion BOC Score70.4
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#4

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 18.8 miles from Ilion BOC Score69.4
Published tuition$65,740 - $80,380
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#5

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 28.3 miles from Ilion BOC Score69.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Ilion

Ilion 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)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$100,890Utica-Rome, NY$108,835
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ANY statewide
School Psychologist$82,690Utica-Rome, NY$89,202
Educational and Career Counselor$61,420Utica-Rome, NY$66,257
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,430NY statewide$69,504
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$50,890Utica-Rome, NY$54,898
Healthcare Social Worker$58,780Utica-Rome, NY$63,409
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$73,200Utica-Rome, NY$78,964

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.


Ilion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,636Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,880Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Herkimer County104 workers, 56 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Ilion, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Ilion. The closest is Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colgate University (28.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Ilion are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($100,890), School Psychologist ($82,690), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($73,200). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

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

Is Ilion an affordable place to study psychology?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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 Ilion

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Data verified: June 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.