Best Space Studies Schools Near Elmira, NY (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Elmira, New York has 4 accredited schools offering space studies programs. Elmira has a population of about 26,349. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $181,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Elmira

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

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 29.6 miles from Elmira
  • 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

#2

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 81.3 miles from Elmira
  • 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

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 82.0 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,139
Avg net price $28,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY 152.5 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,366
Avg net price $39,343/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#6

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 161.8 miles from Elmira
  • 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

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#7

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY 165.8 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,051
Avg net price $36,228/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Barnard College

New York, NY 172.0 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 9%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,516
Avg net price $28,800/yr
Tuition
In‑state$69,888
Out‑of‑state$69,888
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 56

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 space studies page.

Space Studies Wages Near Elmira

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $181,970
Aerospace Engineers $130,330
Natural Sciences Managers $134,680
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $117,540
Engineers, All Other $117,600
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $87,350
Physical Scientists, All Other $117,820

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.

Elmira at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,349 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,089 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Elmira, NY?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Elmira. The closest is Cornell University in Ithaca, NY (29.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colgate University (82.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in New York are: Physicists ($181,970), Natural Sciences Managers ($134,680), Aerospace Engineers ($130,330). Wages for Elmira workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Elmira?

Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Elmira an affordable place to study space studies?

Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira 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 Elmira

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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