2023 Best Information Science Schools in New York
Finding the Best Information Science 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Information Science Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.
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2023 Best Information Science Schools in New York
Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Information Science Schools
Our analysis found Ace Institute of Technology to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Ace Institute of Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.
IS majors at Ace Institute of Technology take out an average of $7,107 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for information science students. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from Syracuse carry an average student debtload of $26,875. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $431.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in New York list. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Out of the 33 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarkson University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Potsdam, Clarkson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in New York ranking. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, IS graduates from HVCC take out $9,449 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
With a ranking of #8, Stony Brook University did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at SUNY Stony Brook take out is $21,000.
With a ranking of #9, Onondaga Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Monroe Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in New York ranking. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Rochester.
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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 |
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Maryland | 3,677 |
Pennsylvania | 1,560 |
New Jersey | 856 |
District of Columbia | 180 |
Delaware | 32 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
IS Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Information Science | 18,325 |
Most Popular Majors Related to IS
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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