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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York

39 Colleges
$55,110 Avg Salary
$20,863 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

With 5,696 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #11 most popular major in New York.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in New York for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Cornell take out $14,696 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at NYU accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $618, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

The excellent programs at Vassar College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Vassar carry an average student debtload of $16,791.

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#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Out of the 39 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Syracuse take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from RPI carry an average student debtload of $23,353.

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#7

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

With a ranking of #7, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.

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Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at RIT accumulate an average of around $30,156 in student debt.

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#9

Baruch College

New York, NY

With a ranking of #9, Baruch College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Baruch is a large public school located in the large city of New York.

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#10

Siena College

Loudonville, NY

Siena College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

CIS majors at Siena take out an average of $26,412 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,773
Maryland 2,210
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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