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Computer Science master's degree programs in New York

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$172,796Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

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

1Cornell UniversityIthaca · Debt not reported$235,762 2Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy · Debt not reported$200,027 3New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$172,796 4Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · Debt not reported$162,539 5Pace UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$109,851

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	Cornell University	Ithaca	$235,762	Not available
2	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy	$200,027	Not available
3	New York University	New York	$172,796	Not available
4	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester	$162,539	Not available
5	Pace University	New York	$109,851	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 master's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $172,796 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

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

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Cornell University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.