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Best Computer Science Colleges in New York (2026)

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This page lists 58 colleges in New York with a reported Computer Science earnings cohort. Schools are ordered by median earnings of Computer Science graduates four years after completing, highest first.

Cornell University ranks 1st on this list, with median earnings of $199,328 for its graduates four years after completing. For 4 of the 58 listed schools the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.

Across the 52 schools with a published figure, median earnings after completing range from $199,328 to $37,208, with a median of $88,615.

The list includes 25 public and 33 private nonprofit institutions. CUNY Hunter College posts the lowest average net price at $2,984. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ranks 2nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The ranked list

58 schools in list order
RankSchoolMedian Computer Science EarningsAverage net priceNet price, families under $30KAdmission rate
1Cornell University · Ithaca, NY$199,328$28,690$1,7768.8%
Cornell University reports $199,328 in median earnings for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, alongside a 95% six-year completion rate.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (504 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (220 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($223,309), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($144,389)

2Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY$188,265$21,590$4,5704.0%
With an admission rate of 4%, Columbia University in the City of New York ranks 2nd on this list and posts median earnings of $188,265 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (357 graduates), Information Science/Studies (10 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($188,265)

3Colgate University · Hamilton, NY$161,980$28,786$6,08613.9%
Colgate University carries an average net price of $28,786 and reports $161,980 in median earnings for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (49 graduates)

4University of Rochester · Rochester, NY$155,464$29,278$9,67840.1%
Graduating 85% of its students within six years, University of Rochester shows median earnings of $155,464 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (161 graduates)

5Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY$137,844$36,228$24,07863.5%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admits 63% of applicants and reports median earnings of $137,844 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (284 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (46 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($141,528), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($115,100)

6New York University · New York, NYNo published median$37,050$16,9779.2%
Ranking 6th on this list, New York University posts an 88% six-year completion rate and an average net price of $37,050.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (604 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (79 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (9 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($142,495)

7Binghamton University · Vestal, NY$126,183$21,620$12,17138.6%
A public university in Vestal, Binghamton University reports median earnings of $126,183 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (115 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (19 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($126,183)

8Vassar College · Poughkeepsie, NY$124,469$39,343$15,95318.6%
Vassar College posts an average net price of $39,343 and a 91% six-year completion rate, alongside median earnings of $124,469 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (41 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($124,469)

9Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY$116,244$34,906$24,68066.9%
Rochester Institute of Technology ranks 9th on this list, with median earnings of $116,244 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing and a 67% admission rate.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (186 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (152 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (68 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($138,679), Computer Science ($135,702), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($100,367)

10CUNY City College · New York, NY$116,238$3,776$1,25160.0%
Median earnings of $116,238 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing coincide with an average net price of $3,776 at CUNY City College.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (132 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($116,238)

11CUNY Queens College · Queens, NY$112,903$4,195$1,54164.4%
CUNY Queens College shows a 53% six-year completion rate and median earnings of $112,903 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (311 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($112,903)

12Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY$110,076$38,793$15,81745.9%
Admitting 46% of applicants, Syracuse University reports median earnings of $110,076 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Information Science/Studies (188 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (92 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Information Science/Studies ($104,842)

13Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NY$108,809$41,544$26,08356.5%
Marist University reports median earnings of $108,809 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 80%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (46 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (23 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (20 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($111,893), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($102,640)

14Barnard College · New York, NYNo published median$28,800$11,6008.8%
With an admission rate of 9%, Barnard College admits a small share of applicants and graduates 93% of its students within six years.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (44 graduates)

15University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY$105,160$20,995$14,66874.2%
A public university in Buffalo, University at Buffalo ranks 15th on this list and posts an average net price of $20,995.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (269 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (16 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($105,160)

16Skidmore College · Saratoga Springs, NY$104,708$32,297$9,93221.1%
Skidmore College shows median earnings of $104,708 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $9,932 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (19 graduates)

17Hobart William Smith Colleges · Geneva, NY$103,822$31,563$14,65064.0%
Ranking 17th on this list, Hobart William Smith Colleges reports a six-year completion rate of 77% and an admission rate of 64%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (12 graduates)

18Clarkson University · Potsdam, NY$103,132$30,305$21,33577.4%
Clarkson University posts median earnings of $103,132 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and its Azimuth composite rank sits at 654th among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (19 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($103,132)

19State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY$103,020$18,809$10,54161.6%
A public institution in New Paltz, State University of New York at New Paltz reports an average net price of $18,809 and a six-year completion rate of 72%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (50 graduates)

20CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY$102,321$2,984$1,02953.8%
CUNY Hunter College ranks 20th on this list with median earnings of $102,321 four years after completing, and its average net price is $2,984.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (276 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($102,321)

21Ithaca College · Ithaca, NY$98,373$33,926$21,90169.0%
With an admission rate of 69%, Ithaca College reports median earnings of $98,373 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (20 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($98,373)

22Pace University · New York, NYNo published median$30,892$26,47375.9%
Pace University ranks 22nd on this list and reports a six-year completion rate of 60%, with an average net price of $26,473 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (63 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (44 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (9 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($117,835), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($77,902)

23Fordham University · Bronx, NY$97,265$44,338$32,47459.3%
Fordham University posts median earnings of $97,265 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and its Azimuth composite rank is 507th among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (98 graduates), Information Science/Studies (12 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($97,265)

24CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY$96,069$3,203$1,07357.1%
A public university in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports an average net price of $3,203 and an admission rate of 57%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (197 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($96,069)

25SUNY Old Westbury · Old Westbury, NY$94,236$11,282$6,64583.6%
SUNY Old Westbury reports median earnings of $94,236 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $11,282.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (29 graduates)

26Siena University · Loudonville, NY$91,712$33,733$26,41769.0%
With a six-year completion rate of 75%, Siena University ranks 26th on this list and posts median earnings of $91,712 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (30 graduates), Computer Programming (5 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($91,712)

27Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY$89,875$18,784$12,94349.0%
Stony Brook University admits 49% of applicants and its Computer Science graduates earn a median of $89,875 four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (258 graduates), Information Science/Studies (68 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Information Science/Studies ($89,875)

28Manhattan University · Riverdale, NY$89,305$27,256$27,28178.9%
Manhattan University ranks 430th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Computer Science graduates report median earnings of $89,305 four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (27 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($89,305)

29College of Staten Island CUNY · Staten Island, NY$89,093$5,579$3,90392.3%
College of Staten Island CUNY has an average net price of $5,579 and its Computer Science graduates earn a median of $89,093 four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (85 graduates), Information Science/Studies (19 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($89,093)

30Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY$88,137$34,176$28,21968.1%
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Hofstra University earn a median of $88,137 four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 69%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (34 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (18 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($88,137)

31Touro University · New York, NY$86,759$29,627$26,60560.8%
Touro University admits 61% of applicants and reports median earnings of $86,759 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (51 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (13 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (10 graduates)

32Le Moyne College · Syracuse, NY$86,252$22,277$14,53583.0%
Le Moyne College ranks 32nd on this list, with median earnings of $86,252 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $22,277.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (9 graduates)

33CUNY Brooklyn College · Brooklyn, NY$85,979$3,103$1,02958.4%
CUNY Brooklyn College reports an average net price of $3,103 and median earnings of $85,979 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (151 graduates), Information Science/Studies (33 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (6 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($89,943)

34CUNY Bernard M Baruch College · New York, NY$85,870$3,033$60747.5%
Ranking 2nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College reports median earnings of $85,870 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Information Science/Studies (274 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Information Science/Studies ($85,870)

35New York Institute of Technology · Old Westbury, NY$83,710$22,443$17,08481.0%
With a six-year completion rate of 59%, New York Institute of Technology reports median earnings of $83,710 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (134 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (22 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($83,710)

36University at Albany · Albany, NY$83,550$17,167$11,11269.1%
University at Albany admits 69% of applicants and its Computer Science graduates earn a median of $83,550 four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (146 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (136 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (36 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,285)

37CUNY Lehman College · Bronx, NY$80,541$3,148$1,58956.6%
CUNY Lehman College reports median earnings of $80,541 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $3,148.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (103 graduates), Information Science/Studies (75 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($85,351), Information Science/Studies ($73,936)

38St. John's University-New York · Queens, NY$79,165$29,999$27,78783.4%
With a six-year completion rate of 66%, St. John's University-New York ranks 38th on this list and posts median earnings of $79,165 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (61 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (28 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($79,960)

39SUNY Polytechnic Institute · Utica, NY$77,901$14,164$7,44281.4%
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admits 81% of applicants and reports median earnings of $77,901 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (47 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (27 graduates), Information Science/Studies (12 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($85,180), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($70,052), Information Science/Studies ($67,049)

40Long Island University · Brookville, NY$77,461$33,062$22,01986.2%
A private nonprofit university in Brookville, Long Island University shows median earnings of $77,461 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $22,019 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (8 graduates), Computer Programming (8 graduates)

41SUNY at Fredonia · Fredonia, NY$77,409$15,897$9,39577.7%
SUNY at Fredonia graduates 50% of its students within six years, and its Computer Science graduates earn a median of $77,409 four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (17 graduates), Information Science/Studies (9 graduates)

42Union College · Schenectady, NY$76,460$34,561$11,77643.9%
Ranking 42nd on this list, Union College reports median earnings of $76,460 for its Computer Science graduates two years after completing and an admission rate of 44%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (20 graduates)

43The New School · New York, NY$75,792$58,741$50,14063.5%
The New School posts median earnings of $75,792 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $58,741.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Software and Media Applications (174 graduates)

44State University of New York at Oswego · Oswego, NY$74,812$16,236$8,71480.6%
With an admission rate of 81%, State University of New York at Oswego reports median earnings of $74,812 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (39 graduates), Information Science/Studies (13 graduates)

45CUNY New York City College of Technology · Brooklyn, NY$74,456$5,127$3,81080.3%
CUNY New York City College of Technology holds an Azimuth composite rank of 60th among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $74,456 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Information Science/Studies (245 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (28 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Information Science/Studies ($74,456)

46Adelphi University · Garden City, NY$74,175$30,783$24,09565.9%
Adelphi University shows a six-year completion rate of 67% and median earnings of $74,175 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (35 graduates), Information Science/Studies (7 graduates)

47State University of New York at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY$73,383$17,156$9,40078.4%
State University of New York at Plattsburgh ranks 47th on this list, with median earnings of $73,383 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (28 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (16 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($73,383)

48St Lawrence University · Canton, NYNo published median$28,651$13,42054.3%
St Lawrence University admits 54% of applicants and graduates 79% of its students within six years.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (12 graduates)

49Farmingdale State College · Farmingdale, NY$71,665$10,867$4,93363.3%
Farmingdale State College reports median earnings of $71,665 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $10,867.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Programming (136 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (17 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Programming ($71,665)

50SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY$69,338$13,624$8,62377.7%
SUNY College at Potsdam admits 78% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 45%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (13 graduates)

51CUNY York College · Jamaica, NY$69,252$4,456$2,86164.1%
CUNY York College carries an average net price of $2,861 for families earning under $30,000, and its six-year completion rate is 32%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (45 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (29 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($73,044), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($63,367)

52SUNY Buffalo State University · Buffalo, NY$64,628$11,346$7,40573.0%
SUNY Buffalo State University ranks 52nd on this list, with median earnings of $64,628 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Information Science/Studies (64 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Information Science/Studies ($64,628)

53Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NYNo published median$14,072$11,97485.8%
Mercy University, a private nonprofit institution, has a six-year completion rate of 46% and an admission rate of 86%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (26 graduates), Computer Science (19 graduates), Information Science/Studies (6 graduates)

54Canisius University · Buffalo, NY$59,350$17,940$12,78172.4%
Canisius University reports median earnings of $59,350 for its Computer Science graduates two years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 66%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (13 graduates)

55Mount Saint Mary College · Newburgh, NY$55,814$25,522$18,74788.9%
Mount Saint Mary College posts an average net price of $25,522 and graduates 65% of its students within six years.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (12 graduates)

56SUNY College of Technology at Canton · Canton, NYNo published median$15,268$10,90892.2%
SUNY College of Technology at Canton ranks 493rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its admission rate is 92%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Programming (15 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (15 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (8 graduates)

57CUNY Medgar Evers College · Brooklyn, NY$45,267$5,718$4,36886.1%
CUNY Medgar Evers College reports median earnings of $45,267 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 20%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Information Science/Studies (10 graduates), Computer Science (7 graduates)

58Niagara University · Niagara University, NY$37,208$17,248$9,56487.4%
Niagara University shows a six-year completion rate of 75% and an average net price of $17,248.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (22 graduates)

How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Computer Science graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Computer Science earnings cohort in New York appear. The figure covers federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled. For 4 of the 58 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 52 schools with a published figure. Cornell University leads Columbia University in the City of New York by $11,063, and the spread from top to bottom reaches $162,120.

Job market context in New York

Computer Science graduates in New York enter a labor market that links to occupations such as Software Developers, Computer User Support Specialists, and Data Scientists. The median annual wage across those occupations is $123,237, and a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $93,802. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 1.0% higher, with 22,940 projected openings a year, or about 255 openings a year for every hundred graduates, meaning more projected openings than graduates. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. The ranking above uses graduate earnings four years after completing, not the occupation-wide wages reported here.