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Best Colleges for Computer Science in New York

The best colleges for a Computer Science degree in New York, led by Cornell University, Columbia University in the City of New York and New York University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Computer Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Computer Science in New York?

Based on our rankings, Cornell University is the top-ranked college for Computer Science in New York. Other top choices include Columbia University in the City of New York, New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

What are the best Computer Science schools?

The best Computer Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Cornell University, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Computer Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Computer Science programs is approximately $47,238 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Computer Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Computer Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Computer Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Computer Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $87,108 per year. Below are the highest-paying Computer Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Cornell University — Ithaca, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,535 · $69,314 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. Columbia University in the City of New York — New York, NY · 4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $71,845 tuition · 96% grad rate
  3. 3. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  4. 4. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Troy, NY · 63.5% acceptance · SAT 1,456 · $64,081 tuition · 84% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  6. 6. Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY · 66.9% acceptance · SAT 1,383 · $59,274 tuition · 70% grad rate
  7. 7. Colgate University — Hamilton, NY · 13.9% acceptance · SAT 1,508 · $70,306 tuition · 91% grad rate
  8. 8. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  9. 9. Fordham University — Bronx, NY · 59.3% acceptance · SAT 1,418 · $64,915 tuition · 82% grad rate
  10. 10. Stony Brook University — Stony Brook, NY · 49% acceptance · SAT 1,419 · $32,741 tuition · 76% grad rate
  11. 11. United States Military Academy — West Point, NY · 12.5% acceptance · SAT 1,355 · 87% grad rate
  12. 12. Vassar College — Poughkeepsie, NY · 18.6% acceptance · SAT 1,494 · $71,030 tuition · 91% grad rate
  13. 13. Binghamton University — Vestal, NY · 38.6% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $30,447 tuition · 82% grad rate
  14. 14. University at Buffalo — Buffalo, NY · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $31,536 tuition · 75% grad rate
  15. 15. CUNY City College — New York, NY · 60% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $15,290 tuition · 57% grad rate
  16. 16. CUNY Hunter College — New York, NY · 53.8% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,332 tuition · 57% grad rate
  17. 17. Hamilton College — Clinton, NY · 13.6% acceptance · SAT 1,506 · $68,960 tuition · 91% grad rate
  18. 18. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — New York, NY · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,414 tuition · 72% grad rate
  19. 19. Touro University — New York, NY · 60.8% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $22,450 tuition · 72% grad rate
  20. 20. Yeshiva University — New York, NY · 55.6% acceptance · SAT 1,426 · $51,800 tuition · 83% grad rate
  21. 21. CUNY Brooklyn College — Brooklyn, NY · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,140 · $15,402 tuition · 54% grad rate
  22. 22. Clarkson University — Potsdam, NY · 77.4% acceptance · SAT 1,304 · $59,398 tuition · 75% grad rate
  23. 23. Barnard College — New York, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $69,888 tuition · 93% grad rate
  24. 24. Skidmore College — Saratoga Springs, NY · 21.1% acceptance · SAT 1,405 · $67,290 tuition · 83% grad rate
  25. 25. State University of New York at New Paltz — New Paltz, NY · 61.6% acceptance · SAT 1,265 · $18,822 tuition · 72% grad rate

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