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Computer Science Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 6,508 students earned their CompSci degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New York

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,674
Master’s Degree 1,856
Associate Degree 814
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 140
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

In New York, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 25.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in New York

151,130 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New York

CompSci grads earn an average of $105,860 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

898 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

744 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,042. 93% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
630 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

366 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, RIT grads earn an average salary of $56,507. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Queens College

Queens
334 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,703. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,937.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,262. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Hunter College

New York
213 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,158. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Computer Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Information Security Analysts 28% $113,650
Systems Software Developers 27% $111,320
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Web Developers 20% $71,730
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $74,540
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Information Systems 5,696
Information Science 2,210
Information Technology 1,927
Computer Software Applications 1,261
Computer Programming 343
Data Processing 166
Other Computer Sciences 164
Computer Systems Networking 84

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