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Information Technology Schools in New York

948 students earned IT degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Information Technology is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in New York

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 859
Post-Master’s Certificate 89
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 89

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 22.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 48.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 162,450 people employed in jobs related to an IT degree, compared to 2,912,080 nationwide.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in New York

In this state, IT grads earn an average of $94,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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

431 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. This private school has an average net price of $22,823. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 88% of students get financical aid.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Graduates earn an average $78,779 after graduation. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,851 Total Students

In their early career, NYIT grads earn an average salary of $51,768. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at NYIT will pay a net price of $20,600.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,540 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,664 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,093.

Information Technology Careers in NY

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 28% $113,650
Web Developers 20% $71,730
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Database Administrators 13% $94,460
Computer Workers 11% $90,430
Managers 10% $109,910
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $74,540
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer Network Architects 7% $111,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IT.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Information Systems 2,838
Computer Science 2,020
Information Science 627
Computer Software Applications 435
Other Computer Sciences 138
Data Processing 60
Computer Systems Analysis 29
Computer Systems Networking 16

View all majors related to Information Technology

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