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2023 Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York

26 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.

The Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the IS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.

Our 2023 rankings named Hudson Valley Community College the most popular 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.

About 30% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 70% are male.

On average, IS graduates from HVCC take out $11,730 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Information Science at Hudson Valley Community College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at SUNY Westchester Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in IS at SUNY Westchester Community College, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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#3

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Alfred State College is a great place for information science students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in IS at Alfred State, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Onondaga Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 21% of the IS majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, IS graduates from OCC carry an average student debt load of $16,590.

Full Information Science at Onondaga Community College Report

#5

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means SUNY Broome is a great place for information science students working on their associate degree. SUNY Broome is a small public school located in the suburb of Binghamton.

About 57% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 43% are male.

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With a ranking of #6, Rockland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Suffern, Rockland Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in IS at Rockland Community College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Full Information Science at Rockland Community College Report

Niagara County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for information science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 11% of the IS majors at the school.

On average, IS graduates from Niagara County Community College take out $15,520 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Information Science at Niagara County Community College Report

Genesee Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree information science programs. Located in the town of Batavia, GCC is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in IS at GCC, 92% are male and 8% are female.

Full Information Science at Genesee Community College Report

#8

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Dutchess Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 31% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 69% are male.

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#10

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY

With a ranking of #10, Clinton Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their associate degree. Clinton Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Plattsburgh.

Of the 12 students majoring in IS at Clinton Community College, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Information Science Schools 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 26 schools only.

  • 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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