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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York

39 Colleges
$55,110 Avg Salary
$20,863 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 2nd in New York. In fact, 5,696 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in New York for computer information systems students. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.

CIS majors at Cornell take out an average of $14,696 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from NYU carry an average student debtload of $20,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $618.

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#3

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vassar College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. Vassar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Vassar take out is $16,791.

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#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Syracuse accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Syracuse University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at RPI take out is $23,353.

Full Computer Information Systems at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Report

#7

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University of Rochester landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from RIT carry an average student debtload of $30,156.

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#9

Baruch College

New York, NY

Baruch College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of New York, Baruch is a public college with a large student population.

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#10

Siena College

Loudonville, NY

Siena College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New York ranking. Siena is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Siena accumulate an average of around $26,412 in student debt.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 2,210
Pennsylvania 3,773
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

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

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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