Best Web Development Schools Near Watertown, NY (2026)

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

Watertown, New York has 4 accredited schools offering web development programs, with tuition ranging from $6,102 to $40,330 per year for indexed programs. Watertown has a population of about 24,574. Median household income is $49,692 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning web development-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $134,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Web Development Schools to Watertown

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

#1

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 64.6 miles from Watertown 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

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 65.5 miles from Watertown 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 107.7 miles from Watertown 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

#4

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 138.9 miles from Watertown BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
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: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 140.8 miles from Watertown BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 152.1 miles from Watertown 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

#7

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 184.9 miles from Watertown 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

Manhattanville University

Purchase, NY 231.9 miles from Watertown BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,832
Avg net price $20,991/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,604
Out‑of‑state$44,604
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Development Wages Near Watertown

Watertown is part of the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area (BLS area code 48060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Web Developer$98,580NY statewide$112,406
Web and Digital Interface Designer$120,990NY statewide$137,959
Software Developer$119,350Watertown-Fort Drum, NY$136,089
Information Security Analyst$134,660NY statewide$153,546

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.

Watertown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,574Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,692Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web development schools are near Watertown, NY?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering web development programs near Watertown. The closest is Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY (64.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Morrisville (75.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web development roles near Watertown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web development-related roles near Watertown are: Information Security Analyst ($134,660), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($120,990), Software Developer ($119,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oswego instead of Watertown?

Oswego, NY is 46.6 miles from Watertown and has its own set of local web development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Watertown an affordable place to study web development?

Watertown’s median household income of $49,692 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watertown 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 Watertown

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

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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