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

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Finding the Best Computer Science Master's Degree School for You

With 2,020 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #13 most popular major in New York.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.

Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Of the 500 students majoring in compsci at Columbia, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a very large student population.

About 23% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 77% are male.

Full Computer Science at Stony Brook University Report

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 231 students majoring in compsci at Cornell, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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#4

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.

Of the 209 students majoring in compsci at Binghamton University, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 177 students majoring in compsci at RIT, 79% are male and 21% are female.

Full Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

Pace University - New York came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

About 36% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 64% are male.

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#7

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Monroe College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 38% of the compsci majors at the school.

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#8

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University of Rochester 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 #8 on the list. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.

About 21% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 79% are male.

Full Computer Science at University of Rochester Report

#9

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 28% of the compsci majors at the school.

Full Computer Science at University at Albany Report

#10

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

With a ranking of #10, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in compsci at The Graduate Center, 70% are male and 30% are female.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 532
Maryland 279
New Jersey 414
District of Columbia 255
Delaware 2

One of 9 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 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 Negative Space.

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