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Computer Science Schools in New York

In <nil>, 5,951 students earned their CompSci degrees in NY.

In this state, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New York

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 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 compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New York

CompSci 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 compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,836. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,776 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,011. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Stony Brook University

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

Graduates earn an average $57,129 after graduation. 62% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $30,765.

#5

Queens College

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

87% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $83,825 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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

In their early career, University at Buffalo grads earn an average salary of $53,266. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Hunter College

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

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,568. 59% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany.

Computer Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Information Systems 5,696
Information Science 2,210
Information Technology 1,927
Computer Software Applications 1,261
Computer Programming 343
Data Processing 166
Other Computer Sciences 164
Computer Systems Networking 84

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