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Computer Science associate's degree programs in New York

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$57,686Median year-4 earnings

$9,742Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1CUNY LaGuardia Community CollegeLong Island City · $8,750 federal debt$74,045 2Nassau Community CollegeGarden City · $9,742 federal debt$72,735 3CUNY Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn · Debt not reported$64,980 4CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York · $10,500 federal debt$57,686 5CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx · Debt not reported$50,897 6CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBayside · Debt not reported$44,156

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $214,300
Middle 50% wage range: $169,720–$288,230
State employment: 48,050
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $134,870–$323,670

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $181,990
Middle 50% wage range: $133,350–$280,710
State employment: 1,950
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $95,260–$314,130

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $166,180
Middle 50% wage range: $127,160–$205,540
State employment: 113,510
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $97,430–$224,590

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $141,350
Middle 50% wage range: $100,550–$180,280
State employment: 3,850
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,540–$216,550

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $134,660
Middle 50% wage range: $102,930–$173,920
State employment: 10,060
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $83,110–$216,220

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $130,460
Middle 50% wage range: $94,880–$171,580
State employment: 23,970
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $73,330–$214,080

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $121,240
Middle 50% wage range: $86,260–$153,680
State employment: 10,460
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $58,180–$182,910

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $120,990
Middle 50% wage range: $94,620–$167,590
State employment: 16,560
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $63,960–$204,510

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	CUNY LaGuardia Community College	Long Island City	$74,045	$8,750
2	Nassau Community College	Garden City	$72,735	$9,742
3	CUNY Kingsborough Community College	Brooklyn	$64,980	Not available
4	CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College	New York	$57,686	$10,500
5	CUNY Bronx Community College	Bronx	$50,897	Not available
6	CUNY Queensborough Community College	Bayside	$44,156	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Science in New York

What do Computer Science associate's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,686 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $9,742 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. CUNY LaGuardia Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.