Best Online Computer Science Programs in Brooklyn, NY (2026)
Brooklyn, New York has a population of about 2,629,150. Our directory has 180 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Brooklyn, with tuition ranging from $27,570 to $42,269 per year for indexed programs. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $212,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Brooklyn
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 180 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Brooklyn. Distances are calculated from Brooklyn city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | 1.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Joseph’s University-New York | Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Francis College | Brooklyn, NY | 3.4 mi | $27,570 - $42,269 | – |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn, NY | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pace University | New York, NY | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | 5.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New York University | New York, NY | 6.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| School of Visual Arts | New York, NY | 6.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Brooklyn
Brooklyn is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $161,970 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $143,845 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,150 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $112,922 |
| Computer Network Architect | $153,820 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $136,607 |
| Database Administrator | $124,550 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $110,613 |
| Database Architect | $137,290 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,927 |
| Information Security Analyst | $138,360 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,877 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $88,980 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,023 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $70,010 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,176 |
| Web Developer | $67,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,858 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,430 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,954 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $212,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $188,632 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Brooklyn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Kings County | 5,283 workers, 1,553 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brooklyn-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- New York, NY – 3.3 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Jersey City, NJ – 7.7 mi away (264,152 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 7.7 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 8.7 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 9.2 mi away (69,296 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Brooklyn, NY?
Our directory has 180 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Brooklyn. The closest is CUNY Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is School of Visual Arts (6.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Brooklyn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Brooklyn are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($212,400), Software Developer ($161,970), Computer Network Architect ($153,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New York instead of Brooklyn?
New York, NY is 3.3 miles from Brooklyn and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Related Resources
- Online Computer Science Programs in New York
- Main Computer Science Degree Guide
- Computer Science Programs by State
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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