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General Computer Science Schools in New York

3,919 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,885
Bachelor’s Degree 1,613
Associate Degree 344
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

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: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 19.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.6%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in New York

There are 117,260 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in New York

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $105,860 in the state and $93,610 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:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $22,823. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. In their early career, Syracuse grads earn an average salary of $58,773. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 5.08 years. In their early career, City Tech grads earn an average salary of $39,174.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,851 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. In their early career, NYIT grads earn an average salary of $51,768. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#7

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,178 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,044 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,133. In their early career, SUNY Poly grads earn an average salary of $46,796.

#9

Monroe College

Bronx
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Database Administrators 13% $94,460
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $96,810
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer Network Architects 7% $111,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Information Technology 1,156
Informatics 567
Other Computer Sciences 48
Artificial Intelligence 9

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