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2023 Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York

6 Colleges
$39,330 Avg Salary
$22,698 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked 3rd in New York. In fact, 2,210 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top New York Schools for an Associate in Information Science

Our 2023 rankings named Hudson Valley Community College the best school in New York for information science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, IS graduates from HVCC carry an average student debtload of $11,730.

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Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Onondaga Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, IS majors at OCC accumulate an average of around $16,590 in student debt.

Full Information Science at Onondaga Community College Report

#3

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

The excellent associate degree programs at Monroe Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in New York. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Monroe Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,213.

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Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Jamestown Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Jamestown, Jamestown Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#5

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alfred State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.

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#6

SUNY Canton

Canton, NY

With a ranking of #6, SUNY Canton did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Canton, SUNY Canton is a public college with a small student population.

Full Information Science at SUNY Canton Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 3,677
Pennsylvania 1,560
New Jersey 856
District of Columbia 180
Delaware 32

Information Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

IS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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 The Opte Project.

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