Best Software Development Schools Near Auburn, NY (2026)

Auburn, New York has 21 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $69,314 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $166,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Software Development Schools to Auburn

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

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 23.0 miles from Auburn 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 25.3 miles from Auburn 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

#3

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 46.8 miles from Auburn BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,295
Avg net price $15,939/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 56.7 miles from Auburn BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 78.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 143.6 miles from Auburn BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 158.5 miles from Auburn BOC Score 72.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 35

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Touro University

New York, NY 200.9 miles from Auburn BOC Score 53.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,419
Avg net price $29,627/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Software Development Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Software Developer$166,180
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$121,240
Computer Programmer$103,980
Computer Systems Analyst$109,610

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.


Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,377Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Auburn, NY?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering software development programs near Auburn. The closest is Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monroe Community College (53.9 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in New York are: Software Developer ($166,180), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($121,240), Computer Systems Analyst ($109,610). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

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

Is Auburn an affordable place to study software development?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn 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 Auburn

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

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.