Best Technical Communication Schools Near Rome, NY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Rome, New York has 5 accredited schools offering technical communication programs, with tuition ranging from $8,625 to $64,081 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning technical communication-related role is Editor at a median $101,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technical Communication Schools to Rome

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

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY 63.4 miles from Rome
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,030
Avg net price $18,701/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,768
Out‑of‑state$18,678
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 201.0 miles from Rome
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,502
Avg net price $18,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,931
Out‑of‑state$32,741
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technical Communication Wages Near Rome

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Technical Writer$98,310
Editor$101,480
Writer and AuthorN/A

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.

Rome at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,795Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,857Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technical communication schools are near Rome, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technical communication programs near Rome. The closest is SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY (14.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (97.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technical communication roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technical communication-related roles in New York are: Editor ($101,480), Technical Writer ($98,310). Wages for Rome workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oneida instead of Rome?

Oneida, NY is 13.4 miles from Rome and has its own set of local technical communication programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rome an affordable place to study technical communication?

Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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 Rome

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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.

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