Best Software Development Schools Near Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

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

Plattsburgh, New York has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $11,952 to $25,988 per year for indexed programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% 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 Plattsburgh

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

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 75.8 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,696
Avg net price $30,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Lawrence University

Canton, NY 84.1 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,258
Avg net price $28,651/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 111.6 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,363
Avg net price $32,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Union College

Schenectady, NY 131.8 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,604
Avg net price $34,561/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 137.4 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 139.2 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,355
Avg net price $14,164/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,625
Out‑of‑state$21,215
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Utica University

Utica, NY 142.8 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,277
Avg net price $19,108/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 149.6 miles from Plattsburgh
  • 4 year
69.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,411
Avg net price $28,985/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • 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 Plattsburgh

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is Champlain College in Burlington, VT (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Lawrence University (84.1 miles). 4 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 Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study software development?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh

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

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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