Best Public Administration Schools Near Amsterdam, NY (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Amsterdam, New York has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $10,866 to $67,574 per year for indexed programs. Amsterdam has a population of about 18,162. Median household income is $50,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $130,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Amsterdam

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Amsterdam, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam. 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

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 22.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
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: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 23.3 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,493
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University at Albany

Albany, NY 25.6 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 85.4 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 98.4 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
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: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 108.0 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
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: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 121.3 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Monroe University

Bronx, NY 144.3 miles from Amsterdam
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,236
Avg net price $14,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Administration Wages Near Amsterdam

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$95,980
Urban and Regional Planner$89,630
General and Operations Manager$130,860
Management Analyst$112,250

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.

Amsterdam at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,162Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Empire State University in Saratoga Springs, NY (22.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marist University (85.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles in New York are: General and Operations Manager ($130,860), Management Analyst ($112,250), Social and Community Service Manager ($95,980). Wages for Amsterdam workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gloversville instead of Amsterdam?

Gloversville, NY is 10.8 miles from Amsterdam and has its own set of local public administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Amsterdam an affordable place to study public administration?

Amsterdam’s median household income of $50,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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