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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

44 Schools Ranked
$10,210 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,181 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 44 schools in New York to see which undergraduate certificate 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

Ace Institute of Technology

New York, New York
58 Total Awards
$9,454 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Ace Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Ace Institute of Technology is a very small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 58 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,454 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Ace Institute of Technology Report

#2

Hunter Business School

Levittown, New York
25 Total Awards
$12,967 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Hunter Business School. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Levittown, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 25 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,967 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Digital Film Academy

New York, New York
19 Total Awards
$17,738 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Digital Film Academy is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Digital Film Academy is a very small private for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 19 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,738 in student loans. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Digital Film Center. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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18 Total Awards
$5,374 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 44 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY Westchester Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. SUNY Westchester Community College is located in Valhalla, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Westchester Community College full time pay an average of $5,374 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,414. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Westchester Community College. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
11 Total Awards
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,595 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Orchard Park, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 11 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online, expect to pay an average of $15,295 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of $19,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#6

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
6 Total Awards
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees

Nassau Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they attend Nassau Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,130. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Nassau Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Nassau Community College Report

#6

Merkaz Bnos-Business School

Brooklyn, New York
6 Total Awards

Merkaz Bnos-Business School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Merkaz Bnos-Business School Report

#8

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
5 Total Awards
$6,340 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,037 Avg Student Debt

Jamestown Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. This small public school is located in Jamestown, New York, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,340 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jamestown Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,540. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,037 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jamestown Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Jamestown Community College Report

#9

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
3 Total Awards
$8,576 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,785 Avg Student Debt

Farmingdale State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Farmingdale, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 3 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,576 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,486. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,785 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Farmingdale State College Report

3 Total Awards
$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,266 Avg Student Debt

Suffolk County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Selden, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they attend Suffolk County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,740. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,266 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Online courses are available at Suffolk County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Suffolk County Community College Report

#9

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
3 Total Awards
$6,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,341 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Broome ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. SUNY Broome is a small public school situated in Binghamton, New York. It awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Broome full time pay an average of $6,332 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,420. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,341 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at SUNY Broome, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

Full SUNY Broome Report

2 Total Awards
$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,007 Avg Student Debt

Hudson Valley Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. HVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,764. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $23,007 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

HVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Hudson Valley Community College Report

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
2 Total Awards
$10,782 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Buffalo landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,782 in tuition and fees if they attend University at Buffalo full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,702.

Some students may be able to take online classes at University at Buffalo. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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2 Total Awards
$5,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,503 Avg Student Debt

Mohawk Valley Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Utica, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,500 in tuition and fees if they attend MVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,798. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MVCC accumulate an average of $13,503 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

MVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mohawk Valley Community College Report

#12

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
2 Total Awards
$5,210 Average Tuition & Fees

Queensborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Bayside, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at QCC is $5,210. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,090.

One thing to take note of is that QCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

ASA College

Brooklyn, New York
2 Total Awards
$12,728 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,702 Avg Student Debt

ASA College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. ASA Institute is a small private for-profit school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at ASA Institute is $12,728. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ASA Institute accumulate an average of $12,702 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, ASA Institute is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full ASA College Report

#12

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
2 Total Awards
$5,722 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,489 Avg Student Debt

Erie Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Located in Buffalo, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Erie Community College is $5,722. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,769. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,489 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Erie Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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1 Total Awards
$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia-Greene Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Columbia-Greene Community College is a small public school located in Hudson, New York that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend Columbia-Greene Community College full time pay an average of $5,616 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,584.

One thing to take note of is that Columbia-Greene Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Columbia-Greene Community College Report

#18

The College of Westchester

White Plains, New York
1 Total Awards
$22,410 Average Tuition & Fees

The College of Westchester ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. CW is located in White Plains, New York and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,410 to cover tuition and fees at CW. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CW. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 18% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
1 Total Awards
$4,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,198 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Dutchess Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,976 in tuition and fees if they attend DCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,426. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

DCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Dutchess Community College Report

#18

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
1 Total Awards
$5,662 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,067 Avg Student Debt

Monroe Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Rochester, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees if they attend Monroe Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,368. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Monroe Community College accumulate an average of $19,067 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Monroe Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Bryant & Stratton College - Greece

Rochester, New York
1 Total Awards
$17,694 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,112 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Greece landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Bryant & Stratton College - Greece is a very small private for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,694 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Greece. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Greece accumulate an average of $18,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Bryant & Stratton College - Greece does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Greece Report

#23

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
$41,305 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,791 Avg Student Debt

Marist College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list.

The average tuition and fees at Marist is $41,305. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,791 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Marist. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Rockland Community College

Suffern, New York
$6,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,122 Avg Student Debt

Rockland Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees if they attend Rockland Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,332. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rockland Community College accumulate an average of $23,122 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rockland Community College. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Rockland Community College Report

#23

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES

Plattsburgh, New York
$20,677 Avg Student Debt

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,677 in student loans.

Full Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES Report

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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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