City Rankings
Best Colleges in Schenectady, New York
Top colleges in Schenectady ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $74,720
Top Colleges in Schenectady
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union College #137 national | $88,604 |
| 2 | Schenectady County Community College #1287 national | $40,902 |
| 3 | Clarkson University Capital Region Campus | $89,696 |
| 4 | Belanger School of Nursing | $79,677 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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