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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in New York

9 Colleges
$47,383 Avg Salary
$22,150 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Computer Programming is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 343 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Programming Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 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 Programming Schools in New York

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

Top New York Schools in Computer Programming

Our 2023 rankings named Rochester Institute of Technology the best school in New York for computer programming students. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at RIT take out is $24,979.

Full Computer Programming at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

#2

Siena College

Loudonville, NY

The excellent programs at Siena College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Loudonville, Siena is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY

Out of the 9 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Farmingdale State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, programming majors at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale accumulate an average of around $19,321 in student debt.

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#4

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marist College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend LIU Post. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#6

ASA College

Brooklyn, NY

ASA College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, ASA Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Alfred State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in New York ranking. Alfred State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alfred.

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#8

SUNY Canton

Canton, NY

SUNY Canton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer programming students. It came in at #8 on the list. SUNY Canton is a small public school located in the town of Canton.

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#9

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in New York list. CSI is a large public school located in the large city of Staten Island.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 14
Pennsylvania 99
New Jersey 220
Delaware 18

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

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related 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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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