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2023 Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York

6 Colleges
$39,330 Avg Salary
$22,698 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science Associate Degree School for You

With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, information science is the #40 most popular major in New York.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top New York Schools for an Associate in Information Science

Our analysis found Hudson Valley Community College to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Troy.

After completing their Associate Degree, IS graduates from HVCC carry an average student debtload of $11,730.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Onondaga Community College is a great place for information science students working on their associate degree. OCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Syracuse.

While working on their Associate Degree, IS majors at OCC accumulate an average of around $16,590 in student debt.

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#3

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Monroe Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Monroe Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,213.

Full Information Science at Monroe Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jamestown Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Jamestown Community College is a small public school located in the town of Jamestown.

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#5

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alfred State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Alfred State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alfred.

Full Information Science at Alfred State College Report

#6

SUNY Canton

Canton, NY

SUNY Canton landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree information science programs. SUNY Canton is a small public school located in the remote town of Canton.

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Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,560
Maryland 3,677
New Jersey 856
District of Columbia 180
Delaware 32

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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 The Opte Project.

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