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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

30 Colleges
$65,643 Avg Salary
$23,891 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 6,508 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York

Check out the compsci bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in New York for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $524.

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#2

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colgate University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hamilton.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Columbia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,714. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $485, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Out of the 30 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rochester landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, compsci graduates from RPI take out $22,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $610.

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With a ranking of #6, Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $387.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.

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#8

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

With a ranking of #9, Clarkson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Potsdam, Clarkson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,957
Maryland 1,639
New Jersey 853
District of Columbia 494
Delaware 74

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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