Best Online Technology Programs in Cortland, NY (2026)

Cortland, New York has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Cortland has a population of about 17,465. Median household income is $55,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Cortland

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Cortland. Distances are calculated from Cortland city center.

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 Cortland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Dryden, NY 8.8 miles from Cortland BOC Score44.9
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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 18.4 miles from Cortland BOC Score72.9
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#3

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY 28.0 miles from Cortland BOC Score33.0
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#4

Cayuga County Community College

Auburn, NY 30.1 miles from Cortland BOC Score46.7
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#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 30.5 miles from Cortland BOC Score74.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York technology page.


Technology Wages Near Cortland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Software Developer$166,180
Information Security Analyst$134,660
Computer Network Architect$140,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,810
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,540
Computer User Support Specialist$72,560
Web Developer$98,580
Computer and Information Systems Manager$214,300

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.


Cortland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,368Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Cortland County146 workers, 27 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Cortland, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Cortland. The closest is Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, NY (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Syracuse University (30.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in New York are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,300), Software Developer ($166,180), Computer Network Architect ($140,390). Wages for Cortland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Cortland?

Ithaca, NY is 19.7 miles from Cortland and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cortland an affordable place to study technology?

Cortland’s median household income of $55,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cortland 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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Data verified: June 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.