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General Computer Science Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 6,508 students earned their Computer Science degrees in NY.

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 3,674
Master’s Degree 1,856
Associate Degree 814
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 140
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

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: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 25.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

744 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,779 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
630 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

366 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. In their early career, RIT grads earn an average salary of $56,507.

#5

Queens College

Queens
334 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,469. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,538 a year.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $56,213 after graduation.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,937. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at RPI.

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

This public school has an average net price of $19,262. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo.

#9

Hunter College

New York
213 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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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