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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 18,627 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Computer & Information Sciences is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in New York

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,811
Master’s Degree 6,555
Associate Degree 2,494
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 342
Post-Master’s Certificate 342
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 229
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 229
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 229
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 174
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 174
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22

Gender Distribution

In New York, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 26.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in New York

In this state, there are 355,090 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $94,940, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,708 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

1,515 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

1,110 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell.

1,100 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,822. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Stony Brook University

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,119. 63% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

547 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,174 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,120.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355.

#10

Baruch College

New York
462 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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 User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Database Administrators 13% $94,460
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $96,810
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Managers 10% $109,910
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $74,540
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $90,100
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Computer Network Architects 7% $111,280
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450
Data Entry Keyers -19% $35,240
Computer Operators -22% $47,220
Word Processors and Typists -35% $42,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Engineering 12,696
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11,836
Mathematics & Statistics 5,092
Physical Sciences 4,551
Engineering Technologies 3,941
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,677
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,628
Agriculture 1,525

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