Best Information Science/Studies Schools in New York

New York has 22 colleges offering Information Science/Studies programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,172 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $45,951 on average within two years — 18% below the national average of $55,829. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: Syracuse University graduates earn $67,101 while Mercy University graduates earn $25,194 — a $41,907 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in NY

$45,951

NY Avg. Earnings

$55,829

National Avg.

165

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Information Science/Studies in New York

Public Schools (15)

$44,944

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$48,370

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,426 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Information Science/Studies Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

$67,101

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,673

Graduates: 268

Acceptance: 41.7%

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 38.6%

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

$60,523

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,971

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 49.0%

Excelsior University

Albany, NY ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Public

$49,571

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,897

Graduates: 227

Acceptance: 50.5%

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.6%

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public

$41,937

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,689

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 79.2%

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY · Public

$36,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,784

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 80.4%

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public

$46,357

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,804

Graduates: 236

Acceptance: 80.7%

#10

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

$46,673

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,176

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 55.4%

#11

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public

$37,424

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,304

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 78.4%

#13

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

$46,254

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,405

Graduates: 92

Acceptance: 75.9%

#14

Pace University

New York, NY · Private

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY · Public

$37,424

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,830

Graduates: 97

Acceptance: 83.3%

#17

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public

Russell Sage College

Troy, NY · Private

CUNY Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,651

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 83.4%

#20

University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public

St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, NY · Private

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 85.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Information Science/Studies in New York?

Syracuse University ranks #1 for Information Science/Studies in New York with median graduate earnings of $67,101 within two years of graduation. There are 22 schools offering Information Science/Studies programs in the state.

How much do Information Science/Studies graduates earn in New York?

Information Science/Studies graduates in New York earn an average of $45,951 within two years of graduation. This is 18% below the national average of $55,829 for this major.

What is the hardest Information Science/Studies school to get into in New York?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the most selective Information Science/Studies program in New York with an acceptance rate of 38.6%. The average acceptance rate across Information Science/Studies programs in the state is 69.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Information Science/Studies in New York?

In New York, private Information Science/Studies programs produce average earnings of $48,370 vs $44,944 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 15 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.