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2027 City Guide

Best Online IT Programs in New York City (2027)

Online IT programs in New York City start with four degrees at four local schools: three bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. New York City ranks 1st among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 328,950.

Founder & Editor · B.S. in Computer Science, Temple UniversityUpdated

  • 4local programs
  • $119,390network and computer systems administrator median
  • 328,950computer jobs

Key Points

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at New York University leads the New York City list (#7 of 57 nationally).
  • New York City has 49,904 people working at computing infrastructure and web hosting firms.
  • New York City's largest tracked IT jobs are IT managers (62,430), help desk technicians (36,580) and computer systems analysts (26,540).
  • New York City prices run high: at a BEA price level of 112.6, $119,390 in administrator pay buys what $106,065 buys nationally.
  • A full New York City degree starts at $84,000 (Monroe University).

The Best Online IT Programs in New York City

Ordered by national standing, New York City’s four programs sit in New York, Newark, Piscataway and Bronx.

Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.

  1. No.1 #7of 57 in IT bachelor’s

    New York University

    Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology

    • New York, NY
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Bachelor’s

    Budget $229,800 in tuition. Web developers run 0.98 times the national share in New York City. Graduates report $87,608 after a year.

    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
    Visit NYU’s BS in Information Systems and Technology Compare
  2. No.2 #3of 37 in IT master’s

    New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Information Technology Administration and Security, MS

    • Newark, NJ
    • Public
    • Fully online
    • Master’s

    Information security analysts run 0.97 times the national share in New York City. A CAE-CD school.

    Credits
    30
    Graduation rate
    73%school-wide
    Median earnings
    $93,6211 year after
    Graduates in this field
    172023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
    Visit NJIT’s MS in IT Administration and Security Compare
  3. No.3 #24of 57 in IT bachelor’s

    Strayer University-New Jersey

    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

    • Piscataway, NJ
    • 13 campuses
    • Private for-profit
    • Fully online
    • Bachelor’s

    Web developers earn $104,820 in New York City. Graduates report $67,315 after a year.

    Credits
    180
    Median earnings
    $67,3151 year after
    Graduates in this field
    32023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
    Format
    Courses from 11 weeks
    Starts
    January
    Visit Strayer’s BS in Information Technology Compare
  4. No.4 #19of 26 in cybersecurity

    Monroe University

    Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS

    • Bronx, NY
    • Private for-profit
    • Fully online
    • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

    One rate for everyone: $84,000. Information security analysts run 0.97 times the national share in New York City. 57% graduation rate.

    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+
    Visit Monroe’s BS in Networks and Cybersecurity Compare

New York-Newark-Jersey City has two of New York’s seven ranked programs.

See every online IT program in New York, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 20.4% through 2034.

New York City Programs in Our National Rankings

In the CAE-CD Schools ranking, Information Technology Administration and Security, MS at New Jersey Institute of Technology places 3rd of 66, New York City’s best national result.

ProgramNational rankingPlace
Information Technology Administration and Security, MS, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyCAE-CD Schools3rd of 66
Information Technology Administration and Security, MS, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMaster's in IT3rd of 37
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York UniversityBachelor's in IT7th of 57
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York UniversityCAE-CD Schools9th of 66
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Strayer University-New JerseyBachelor's in IT24th of 57
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS, Monroe UniversityWith Certifications29th of 43
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS, Monroe UniversityCybersecurity19th of 26
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York UniversityCheapest35th of 35

What an Online IT Degree Costs New York City Students

New York City totals run from $84,000 at Monroe University to $229,800 at New York University, using resident rates where they apply.

ProgramRate per creditCreditsTotal for residents
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology, New York University$1,915120$229,800
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS, Monroe University$700120$84,000

Totals are the published rate times the published credits, before fees and transfer credit. Our cheapest online IT degrees ranking compares programs that charge everyone one rate.

IT Jobs and Salaries in New York City

New York City’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $215,300; New York City’s lowest is $75,690, for help desk technicians. New York City’s largest IT group: 62,430 IT managers.

RoleMedian payvs New YorkTypical rangeJobsEntry educationSalary guide
IT Manager$215,3000%$139,610 to $322,41062,430Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network Engineer$163,010+16%$101,240 to $216,88010,230Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Information Security Analyst$140,470+4%$86,860 to $216,28011,330Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Computer Systems Analyst$128,340+17%$78,000 to $179,11026,540Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Database Administrator$121,550+15%$70,890 to $185,4003,630Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$119,390+13%$75,810 to $171,47017,690Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Web Developer$104,820+6%$48,610 to $180,4804,200Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network Support Specialist$86,930+12%$52,230 to $138,4106,330Associate's degreeSalary guide
Help Desk Technician$75,690+4%$47,600 to $117,08036,580Some college, no degreeSalary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Against New York medians, the biggest New York City premium: computer systems analysts at $128,340 (+17%). Level with New York in New York City: IT managers, at $215,300 (0%). 8 of 9 New York City roles out-earn the New York median.

Next in New York City: computer systems analysts (26,540 jobs, $128,340) and network and computer systems administrators (17,690 jobs, $119,390). In New York City, bachelor’s-level roles are 76% of IT jobs; New York City students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in New York City: help desk technicians (36,580 jobs, $75,690) and network support specialists (6,330 jobs, $86,930). For those New York City roles, see online IT associate degrees.

New York City help desk jobs pay a $75,690 median, and 36,580 people hold them. New York City pays IT managers best against U.S. medians and information security analysts worst. In New York City, help desk to IT manager means $75,690 to $215,300, or 2.8 times the pay.

Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.

IT Job Concentration in New York City

New York City is lightest on network support specialists (0.71x) and computer systems analysts (0.84x the U.S. share).

Cybersecurity Jobs in New York City

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in New York City: The Industries Behind Them

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in New York City

New York City’s largest IT group is IT managers.

Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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Online IT Programs in New York City FAQ

How many online IT programs are in New York City?

Four programs at four schools in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, in New York, Newark, Piscataway and Bronx: three bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. One is at a public school.

What is the cheapest online IT program in New York City?

Among New York City programs that publish a rate and a credit total, the lowest is $84,000 for the Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, BS at Monroe University.

What does the information sector look like in New York City?

New York City's information sector averages $164,197 a job across 352,439 workers.

What do network and systems administrators earn in New York City?

New York City network and systems administrators earn $119,390, 20% above the $99,130 U.S. median.

Which IT job in New York City has the widest pay range?

New York City's widest pay spread: IT managers, $139,610 to $322,410.

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Sources

  1. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
  2. NCES IPEDS institutional directory (HD2024), metro area of each school’s main campus
  3. BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area
  5. Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
  6. Program pages for each program listed above, linked from its card