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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in New York

13 Schools Ranked
$19,818 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in New York to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
11 Total Awards
$5,722 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Erie Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in New York. This medium-sized public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees if they attend Erie Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,769. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

Erie Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
7 Total Awards
$41,305 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Marist College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Marist is located in Poughkeepsie, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 basic certificates to qualified students.

Marist does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $41,305. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Marist, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

SUNY Ulster

Stone Ridge, New York
3 Total Awards
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Ulster. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in New York list. SUNY Ulster is located in Stone Ridge, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Ulster full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,620. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Ulster. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Siena College

Loudonville, New York
1 Total Awards
$40,225 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Siena College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in New York. Located in Loudonville, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $40,225 to cover tuition and fees at Siena. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Siena does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York
$5,240 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Genesee Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in New York list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,840.

One thing to take note of is that GCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
$5,218 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means LaGuardia Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LaGuardia. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,098.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LaGuardia does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full LaGuardia Community College Report

#5

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, New York
$36,132 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Mount Saint Mary College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,132 to cover tuition and fees at Mount Saint Mary. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mount Saint Mary does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mount Saint Mary College Report

#5

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
$4,976 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dutchess Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $4,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,426.

Online courses are available at DCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at New York City College of Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in New York.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend City Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270.

City Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full New York City College of Technology Report

#5

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
$30,576 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at St. Joseph’s College - New York helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in New York.

If you want to attend SJC, expect to pay an average of $30,576 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that SJC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full St. Joseph’s College - New York Report

#5

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
$7,440 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brooklyn College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in New York list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,440 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Brooklyn College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,390.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Brooklyn College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#5

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
$48,830 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pace University - New York. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in New York list.

If you want to attend Pace University, expect to pay an average of $48,830 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Pace University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Pace University - New York Report

#5

Touro College

New York, New York
$18,908 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Touro College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Touro is $18,908. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Touro does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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