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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in New York

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There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Computer Science Master's 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. Our analysis looked at 47 schools in New York to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

New York University

New York, New York
1,161 Total Awards
$38,206 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found New York University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in New York, New York, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,161 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at NYU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full New York University Report

1,106 Total Awards
$52,924 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Columbia is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,106 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Columbia, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
647 Total Awards
$42,954 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in Syracuse, New York, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 647 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Syracuse. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
397 Total Awards
$30,006 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 397 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Cornell does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Cornell University Report

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
359 Total Awards
$14,388 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. This large public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 359 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

University at Buffalo does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
323 Total Awards
$13,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 323 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Stony Brook does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 71% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Stony Brook University Report

#7

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
319 Total Awards
$34,100 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Pace University - New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 319 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pace University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 76% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
304 Total Awards
$52,408 Average Tuition & Fees

Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 304 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at RIT. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
264 Total Awards
$23,846 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Fordham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in Bronx, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 264 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Fordham U. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Fordham University Report

#10

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
209 Total Awards
$13,780 Average Tuition & Fees

Binghamton University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Located in Vestal, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 209 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Binghamton University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Baruch College

New York, New York
177 Total Awards
$11,452 Average Tuition & Fees

Baruch College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 177 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Baruch is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#12

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
135 Total Awards
$25,460 Average Tuition & Fees

New York Institute of Technology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Old Westbury, New York, and it awarded 135 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

NYIT does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 10% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
142 Total Awards
$10,410 Average Tuition & Fees

The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. The Graduate Center is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 142 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at The Graduate Center. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

University at Albany

Albany, New York
109 Total Awards
$13,535 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Albany did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 109 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UAlbany. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
101 Total Awards
$12,788 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Polytechnic Institute ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Poly is a small public school situated in Utica, New York. It awarded 101 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Poly does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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87 Total Awards
$60,026 Average Tuition & Fees

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Troy, New York that handed out 87 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

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#17

The New School

New York, New York
82 Total Awards
$49,136 Average Tuition & Fees

The New School ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in New York, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 82 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at New School University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
62 Total Awards
$15,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Marist College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Marist is a private not-for-profit institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 62 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Marist, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 75% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
56 Total Awards
$17,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Monroe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Bronx, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.

Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Monroe College. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

School of Visual Arts

New York, New York
94 Total Awards

School of Visual Arts came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. SVA is a small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 94 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Full School of Visual Arts Report

#21

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
50 Total Awards
$36,396 Average Tuition & Fees

Pratt Institute - Main did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Pratt Institute is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#21

Touro College

New York, New York
50 Total Awards
$13,258 Average Tuition & Fees

Touro College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Touro is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 50 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

Touro does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Touro College Report

#23

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
77 Total Awards
$47,541 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Rochester landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Located in Rochester, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 77 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at University of Rochester, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
34 Total Awards
$12,763 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in New Paltz, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

SUNY New Paltz does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 95% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full SUNY New Paltz Report

#25

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
29 Total Awards
$35,150 Average Tuition & Fees

Yeshiva University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. New York, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Yeshiva. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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