Best Public Policy Schools Near Geneva, NY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Geneva, New York has 5 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,567 to $54,760 per year for indexed programs. Geneva has a population of about 12,573. Median household income is $68,242 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $136,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Geneva

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

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY 18.1 miles from Geneva
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $24,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,332
Out‑of‑state$39,332
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 38.1 miles from Geneva
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 38.4 miles from Geneva
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 44.5 miles from Geneva
  • 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

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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 74.6 miles from Geneva
  • 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

#6

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 80.6 miles from Geneva
  • 4 year
69.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,411
Avg net price $28,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 105.5 miles from Geneva
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University at Albany

Albany, NY 160.6 miles from Geneva
  • 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

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

Public Policy Wages Near Geneva

Geneva is part of the Rochester, NY metro area (BLS area code 40380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A NY statewide –
Management Analysts $97,070 Rochester, NY $100,072
Economists $136,660 NY statewide $140,887
Social and Community Service Managers $80,200 Rochester, NY $82,680
Survey Researchers $86,890 NY statewide $89,577
Compliance Officers $80,320 Rochester, NY $82,804
General and Operations Managers $103,690 Rochester, NY $106,897
Financial and Investment Analysts $94,940 Rochester, NY $97,876

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.

Geneva at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,573 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,242 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Geneva, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Geneva. The closest is Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY (18.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Binghamton University (74.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Geneva?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Geneva are: Economists ($136,660), General and Operations Managers ($103,690), Management Analysts ($97,070). 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 Auburn instead of Geneva?

Auburn, NY is 21.5 miles from Geneva and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Geneva an affordable place to study public policy?

Geneva’s median household income of $68,242 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Geneva 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 Geneva

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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