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General Computer Science Schools in New York

5,951 students earned Computer Science degrees in New York in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in New York

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,792
Master’s Degree 1,368
Associate Degree 662
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In New York, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in New York

151,130 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in New York

Computer Science grads earn an average of $105,860 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

898 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
33,776 Total Students

An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $12,836. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia.

744 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
25,582 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,011. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
630 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,608 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

366 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
16,790 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,886 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Queens College

Queens
334 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,772 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,376 after graduation.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,055 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,307. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,589 a year.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
6,774 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,332 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,266 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#9

Hunter College

New York
213 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
24,099 Total Students

A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $2,124. 32% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,281 after earning their degree at this institution.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
17,075 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,568. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

General Computer Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Information Security Analysts 28% $113,650
Systems Software Developers 27% $111,320
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Web Developers 20% $71,730
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $74,540
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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