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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

8 Colleges
$13,015 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,978 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York

Check out the CIS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best New York Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Information Systems

#1

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Erie Community College the best value school in New York for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Erie Community College are $5,722 per year. CIS majors at Erie Community College take out an average of $16,575 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Erie Community College Report

#2

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

The excellent associate degree programs at Monroe Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Monroe Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,662 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Monroe Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,549.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Suffolk County Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Selden.

Suffolk County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,270 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of around $9,294 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Suffolk County Community College also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BMCC are $5,170 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at BMCC accumulate an average of around $12,327 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Borough of Manhattan Community College Report

Out of the 8 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, New York City College of Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

City Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $7,320 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at City Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,228.

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With a ranking of #6, Jamestown Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Jamestown Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Jamestown.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jamestown Community College are $6,340 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Jamestown Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,740.

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#7

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Monroe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monroe College are $16,686 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Monroe College take out $16,559 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Monroe College also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking.

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Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at RIT are $50,951 a year.

RIT also took the #5 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in New York rankings.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools 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 8 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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