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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York

147 Colleges
$54,876 Avg Salary
$20,970 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 18,431 degrees and certificates from a New York school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 147 schools in New York to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

#1

New York University

New York, NY

Our analysis found New York University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in New York. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at NYU take out is $20,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $618, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 147 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Columbia take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $485, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Cornell carry an average student debt load of $14,850. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $524.

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#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

The excellent programs at Syracuse University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in New York. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Syracuse take out an average of $25,118 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $431.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rochester Institute of Technology is a great place for computer and information sciences students. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from RIT carry an average student debt load of $27,793. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $548.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from SUNY Stony Brook take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York ranking. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from University at Buffalo take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $218, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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New York City College of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. City Tech is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from City Tech carry an average student debt load of $11,688.

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#9

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York ranking. UAlbany is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Albany.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UAlbany take out $23,874 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $196.

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#10

Baruch College

New York, NY

With a ranking of #10, Baruch College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of New York, Baruch is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Baruch carry an average student debt load of $11,967.

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#11

Pace University - New York

New York, NY

Pace University - New York came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Pace University accumulate an average of around $23,431 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $275.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from RPI take out $24,177 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $610.

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#13

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

With a ranking of #13, Fordham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Bronx.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Fordham U take out an average of $25,523 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $475, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Binghamton University take out is $24,625.

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#15

Queens College

Queens, NY

Queens College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #15 on the list. QC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Queens.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at QC take out is $14,000.

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Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #16 on the list. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from BMCC carry an average student debt load of $9,015.

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#17

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

School of Visual Arts ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, SVA is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at SVA take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $818.

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#18

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. NYIT is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Old Westbury.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at NYIT take out is $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $568, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

LaGuardia Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. LaGuardia is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Island City.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at LaGuardia take out is $8,759.

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#20

The New School

New York, NY

The New School ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York list. New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from New School University carry an average student debt load of $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $591, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Brooklyn College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Brooklyn College take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#22

Hunter College

New York, NY

Hunter College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York ranking. Hunter is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Hunter accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Hunter College Report

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the state of New York that almost earned our Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York award.

Rank College Location
23 The Graduate Center, CUNY New York, NY
24 Monroe College Bronx, NY
25 SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY
26 Lehman College Bronx, NY
27 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
28 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY
29 University of Rochester Rochester, NY

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 5,444
Pennsylvania 9,652
Maryland 10,192
Delaware 808
District of Columbia 1,354

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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