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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in New York (2027)
Online IT programs in New York start with seven degrees at six schools based here: six bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. The information sector employs 328,460 people in New York, at 12,089 business locations.
- 7online programs
- $105,810network and computer systems administrator median
- 314,780computer jobs
Key Points
- New York University's Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology ranks first in New York and places #7 of 57 in our national IT bachelor’s ranking.
- Total tuition for a New York resident starts at $61,200 and runs to $229,800.
- New York has 314,780 people working in computer occupations, at a $128,350 median.
- New York's largest tracked IT jobs are IT managers (48,050), help desk technicians (39,100) and computer systems analysts (24,100).
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The Seven Best Online IT Programs in New York for 2027
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New York University
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology
New York University, based in New York City, lets you finish this 120-credit information systems degree 100% online, blend online and onsite classes in a hybrid, or attend everything onsite. Fall, spring and summer starts are available, with full-time and part-time study, and up to 80 credits can transfer in.
A liberal arts core sits beside the major's own core covering project management, programming and the design of databases, with no rigid curriculum requirements. Electives can go deep into cybersecurity, software engineering, information systems management or data analytics, or into a formal specialization that also includes UX design and research, health informatics, and strategic media and communication. Every course works the latest technology, AI included, into its content, and an internship, capstone project or senior seminar ties study to real challenges.
- Online tuition
- $1,915 per credit$229,800 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 88%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $87,6081 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 762023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Transfer credits
- Up to 80
- Starts
- Fall, Spring, Summer
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Syracuse University
Cybersecurity Administration, BPS
Syracuse University's College of Professional Studies delivers this Bachelor of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Administration online through live class sessions and interactive course videos. It is designed for working professionals and adult learners. Applicants submit an application, personal statement, resume and transcripts covering secondary school and any college credit.
Expect roughly 40 courses and 120 to 123 credits in total, with up to 90 credits accepted in transfer. Starts rotate through January, March, May, June, August and December. Core work is about cybersecurity strategy, managing risk, securing networks and protecting digital infrastructure, with a Securing Artificial Intelligence course. Graduates learn to weigh legal, ethical and policy questions, evaluate threats and risks, and analyze incidents before shaping a response.
- Online tuition
- $750 per credit$90,000 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 84%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 62023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Live and self-paced, courses from 8 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 90
- Starts
- January, March, May, June, August, December
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Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Courses are asynchronous and online, with a new one starting every 8 weeks, at Excelsior University in Albany. The 120 credits divide into 33 of general education, 48 in the major core, 4 university credits, 20 of electives and 15 in a concentration.
Pick Cybersecurity Technology, which covers cyberthreats, incident response, forensic investigation, secure network design and the principles of information security, or Network Operations, which teaches you to design, implement and manage complex wired and wireless networks. A general option lets you design a study plan around your own career goals or emerging trends. Project management, information security and database management join software and web development, computer systems and data communication across the degree. The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits the program.
- Online tuition
- $510 per credit$61,200 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduates in this field
- 232023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, ABET, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Self-paced, courses from 8 weeks
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Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Excelsior University, based in Albany, New York, aligns this cybersecurity B.S. with NSA and Department of Homeland Security academic requirements. The coursework prepares students for exams including CEH, Security+ and Network+ alongside CISP, CHFI, SSCP and ESCP.
Courses begin every 8 weeks and are taught asynchronously online, and up to 113 credits are accepted in transfer. Hybrid students attend a three-hour in-person session on alternate weeks at the St. Petersburg, Florida location, evenings or weekends. Of the 120 credits, 48 are major core, 33 general education, 20 electives and 4 university credits, and 15 are a concentration, either Cyber Operations (advanced threats, cybercrime and terrorism) or General, which draws on business continuity, forensics and mobile and cloud environments.
- Online tuition
- $510 per credit$61,200 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduates in this field
- 302023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Self-paced, courses from 8 weeks
- Prepares for
- CISP, CEH, Security+, Network+, CHFI, SSCP, ESCP
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Monroe University
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS
A 7½-week trial is available to students new to online learning at Monroe University, in the Bronx: take just two classes in the abridged term, then decide whether to continue. This Computer Networks and Cybersecurity B.S. online uses the same curriculum and the same instructors as on campus, and on-campus and hybrid versions exist as well.
Network and computer forensics, wireless technology, IT project management and Windows networking join ethical hacking and penetration testing in the topics, along with Cisco systems including CyberOps. The program points toward CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+ and Cloud+, Cisco's CCNA and CyberOps Associate. At 120 credits (57 major-related, 63 general education and related), it can be done in eight semesters, under three years of consecutive full-time study. Instructors are working network analysts, engineers, designers and CIOs.
- Online tuition
- $700 per credit$84,000 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 57%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 262023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 15 weeks
- Prepares for
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CyberOps Associate, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud+
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University at Albany
Cybersecurity, BS
University at Albany students in this online cybersecurity B.S. pick a concentration after the core, choosing among Cyber Operations, Cyber Defense, Cyber Risk Management & Policy or a path they design with an advisor. Cyber Operations includes courses on malware analysis and reverse engineering and on wireless technologies and their security.
Required study includes Research Methods of Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security and Assurance, and a programming course. Experiential learning is a requirement, satisfied by field experience, a capstone, independent research, cyber community support, an internship or a peer educator practicum. Six elective credits can go to Trustworthy AI, Web Application Security or Secure Software Development and Analysis. A combined master's is available, and the program is also offered fully online from Albany, New York.
- Online tuition
- $424.46 per credit$366.46 in state
- Graduation rate
- 61%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $45,6371 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 872023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
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Empire State University
Master of Science in Information Technology
Empire State University, headquartered in Saratoga Springs, delivers this master's 100% online for working professionals, in 30 to 33 credits depending on the path a student takes. Advisors help students stay on track, and instruction and curriculum design for the degree are led by the same faculty who run the university's M.S. in Cybersecurity.
A hands-on capstone, electives and core courses make up the coursework, building skill in IT management, network administration, enterprise systems and cybersecurity. Students practice managing enterprise systems and networks and securing digital environments and data, then lead IT teams and tech projects. Job titles in view include enterprise architect, technology consultant, cybersecurity specialist, network or systems administrator, and IT director or manager, with an eye on high-level roles across industries.
- Online tuition
- $471 per credit
- Graduation rate
- 41%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 42023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Starts
- Spring
How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in New York
Published online rates at schools based in New York run from $366 to $1,915 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the five programs that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs a New York resident $61,200 at the low end and $229,800 at the high end, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.
Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in New York
Six bachelor's programs are based in New York: the Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS at Monroe University, the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at New York University, the Cybersecurity, BS at University at Albany, the Cybersecurity Administration, BPS at Syracuse University, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Excelsior University and the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Excelsior University. Total tuition for a New York resident runs from $61,200 (Excelsior University) to $229,800 (New York University), against a median of $59,580 for every bachelor's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.
Online IT Master's Degrees in New York
One master's program is based in New York: the Master of Science in Information Technology at Empire State University. Compare them with the national field in our online IT master's degree rankings.
Online IT Programs Near New York
Massachusetts has eight programs, Pennsylvania has five programs, Vermont has four programs and New Jersey has one program, and Connecticut has none of its own.
New York Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Excelsior University | ABET-Accredited | 4th of 12 |
| Cybersecurity Administration, BPS, Syracuse University | Cybersecurity | 6th of 26 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York University | Bachelor's in IT | 7th of 57 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York University | CAE-CD Schools | 9th of 66 |
| Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Excelsior University | Cybersecurity | 15th of 26 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Excelsior University | Bachelor's in IT | 17th of 57 |
| Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS, Monroe University | Cybersecurity | 19th of 26 |
| Cybersecurity, BS, University at Albany | Cybersecurity | 21st of 26 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Excelsior University | Cheapest | 21st of 35 |
| Cybersecurity Administration, BPS, Syracuse University | CAE-CD Schools | 23rd of 66 |
| Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Excelsior University | With Certifications | 27th of 43 |
| Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS, Monroe University | With Certifications | 29th of 43 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Empire State University | Master's in IT | 31st of 37 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Excelsior University | CAE-CD Schools | 33rd of 66 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York University | Cheapest | 35th of 35 |
| Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Excelsior University | CAE-CD Schools | 40th of 66 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in New York
New York’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $214,300; New York’s lowest is $72,560, for help desk technicians. New York’s largest IT group: 48,050 IT managers.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $214,300 | +22% | $134,870 to $323,670 | 48,050 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $140,390 | +5% | $83,260 to $214,590 | 9,800 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $134,660 | +4% | $83,110 to $216,220 | 10,060 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $109,610 | +4% | $67,220 to $171,360 | 24,100 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $105,900 | +1% | $60,090 to $178,580 | 3,590 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $105,810 | +7% | $69,930 to $166,810 | 18,220 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $98,580 | +6% | $32,510 to $185,610 | 3,990 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $77,540 | +2% | $48,970 to $128,350 | 7,170 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $72,560 | +17% | $46,620 to $109,340 | 39,100 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against U.S. medians, the biggest New York premium: IT managers at $214,300 (+22%). Smallest edge in New York: database administrators, at $105,900 (+1%). 9 of 9 New York roles out-earn the U.S. median.
Next in New York: computer systems analysts (24,100 jobs, $109,610) and network and computer systems administrators (18,220 jobs, $105,810). In New York, bachelor’s-level roles are 72% of IT jobs; New York students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in New York: help desk technicians (39,100 jobs, $72,560) and network support specialists (7,170 jobs, $77,540). For those New York roles, see online IT associate degrees.
New York pays IT managers best against U.S. medians and database administrators worst.
IT Pay by Metro Area in New York
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $119,390.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 328,950 | $119,390 | $140,470 | $75,690 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 15,930 | $95,140 | $103,890 | $61,190 |
| Rochester, NY | 14,340 | $94,130 | $105,860 | $60,620 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 13,690 | $93,830 | $116,290 | $60,660 |
| Syracuse, NY | 6,760 | $92,050 | $108,270 | $62,810 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 4,750 | $96,070 | $106,740 | $70,110 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 2,810 | $83,070 | $98,280 | $52,350 |
| Binghamton, NY | 2,660 | $86,350 | $108,630 | $53,540 |
New York IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut pay network and computer systems administrators more than New York; Pennsylvania and Vermont pay less.
| State | Network and computer systems administrator median | All computer jobs median | Computer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $105,810 | $128,350 | 314,780 |
| New Jersey | $116,420 | $123,900 | 154,820 |
| Massachusetts | $110,980 | $130,620 | 153,860 |
| Connecticut | $105,880 | $108,610 | 48,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,140 | $99,930 | 181,360 |
| Vermont | $86,020 | $95,680 | 7,720 |
IT Job Concentration in New York
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | 4.96 | 1.15× |
| Help Desk Technician | 4.04 | 0.88× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 2.49 | 0.74× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 1.88 | 0.93× |
| Information Security Analyst | 1.04 | 0.85× |
| Network Engineer | 1.01 | 0.88× |
| Network Support Specialist | 0.74 | 0.79× |
| Web Developer | 0.41 | 0.91× |
| Database Administrator | 0.37 | 0.82× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in New York
New York’s labor market office projects the job to grow 20.4% from 2024 to 2034, with about 720 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in New York: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in New York Through 2034
New York’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 20.4% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -8.1%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 9,800 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 9,250 | 11,140 | +20.4% | 720 | +28.5% |
| IT Manager | 42,880 | 46,090 | +7.5% | 3,130 | +15.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 22,380 | 23,300 | +4.1% | 1,340 | +8.7% |
| Network Engineer | 9,540 | 9,880 | +3.6% | 500 | +11.9% |
| Web Developer | 6,790 | 7,000 | +3.1% | 390 | +7.6% |
| Network Support Specialist | 6,990 | 7,000 | +0.2% | 430 | +1.8% |
| Database Administrator | 3,960 | 3,800 | -4.2% | 180 | -0.6% |
| Help Desk | 44,990 | 41,570 | -7.6% | 2,290 | -3.7% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 21,520 | 19,780 | -8.1% | 820 | -4.2% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from New York’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in New York
The lowest resident total in New York is $61,200, at Excelsior University. Largest IT occupation: 48,050 computer and information systems managers.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in New York FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in New York?
Seven fully online IT programs, at six schools: six bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. Two of them are at public schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program for New York residents?
Among programs based in New York with a published rate and credit total, the lowest for a New York resident is $61,200, for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Excelsior University.
Is there consulting or contract IT work in New York?
Computer systems design firms in New York pay an average of $132,834, across 90,348 jobs.
What does an entry-level IT job pay in New York?
Help desk work, the usual way in, has a $72,560 median in New York.
How far does an IT salary go in New York?
The cost of living cuts into that: New York's price level of 107.9 leaves a $105,810 administrator median worth $98,044 at national prices.
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- New York labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each New York program ranked above, linked from its card