Best Online Computer Science Programs in Elmira, NY (2026)

Elmira, New York has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Elmira has a population of about 26,349. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning computer science-related role is Software Developer at a median $166,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Elmira

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Elmira, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elmira city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Elmira. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 30.0 miles from Elmira BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 42.8 miles from Elmira BOC Score 81.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 51.8 miles from Elmira BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 73.8 miles from Elmira BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 79.1 miles from Elmira BOC Score 71.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 81.1 miles from Elmira BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,295
Avg net price $15,939/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 81.2 miles from Elmira BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 85.7 miles from Elmira BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Elmira

Elmira is part of the Elmira, NY metro area (BLS area code 21300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$166,180NY statewide$176,038
Computer Systems Analyst$109,610NY statewide$116,112
Computer Network Architect$140,390NY statewide$148,718
Database Administrator$105,900NY statewide$112,182
Database Architect$141,350NY statewide$149,735
Information Security Analyst$134,660NY statewide$142,648
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,940Elmira, NY$63,496
Computer User Support Specialist$55,060Elmira, NY$58,326
Web Developer$98,580NY statewide$104,428
Web and Digital Interface Designer$120,990NY statewide$128,167
Computer and Information Systems Manager$141,700Elmira, NY$150,106

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Elmira at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,349Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Chemung County99 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Elmira, NY?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Elmira are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Elmira?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Elmira are: Software Developer ($166,180), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,700), Database Architect ($141,350). 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 Ithaca instead of Elmira?

Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira 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.

Is Elmira an affordable place to study computer science?

Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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.


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Other Programs Available in Elmira

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Elmira:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.