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Computer Science in New York

Computer Science Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 6,369 students earned their Computer Science degrees in NY.

A Computer Science major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New York

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,754
Master’s Degree 1,817
Associate Degree 622
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 143
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 143
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 143
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

In New York, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 24.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 24.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.6%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in New York

151,130 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New York

Computer Science grads earn an average of $105,860 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

898 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. This private school has an average net price of $23,497. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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744 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell. 91% of the teachers are full time.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
630 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,232.

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366 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Queens College

Queens
334 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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326 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 75% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Binghamton University will pay a net price of $21,594.

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295 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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249 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 64% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,592.

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Hunter College

New York
213 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $3,296. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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196 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

A typical student attending UAlbany will pay a net price of $17,051. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Computer Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Web Developers 20% $71,730
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $74,540
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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