Best Computer Science Schools Near Glen Cove, NY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Glen Cove, New York has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $42,432 to $55,424 per year for indexed programs. Glen Cove has a population of about 28,101. Median household income is $91,355 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $215,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Glen Cove

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Glen Cove, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 3.9 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,950
Avg net price $33,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY 4.2 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,080
Avg net price $22,443/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY 5.8 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,526
Avg net price $11,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Iona University

New Rochelle, NY 9.1 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,595
Avg net price $29,188/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY 10.4 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,482
Avg net price $30,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 10.8 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,039
Avg net price $34,176/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 154

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Manhattanville University

Purchase, NY 12.0 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,832
Avg net price $20,991/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,604
Out‑of‑state$44,604
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Molloy University

Rockville Centre, NY 12.8 miles from Glen Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,789
Avg net price $24,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Glen Cove

Glen Cove 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 $166,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $148,162
Computer Systems Analyst $128,340 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $113,979
Computer Network Architect $163,010 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $144,769
Database Administrator $121,550 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,948
Database Architect $131,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $116,821
Information Security Analyst $140,470 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $124,751
Computer Network Support Specialist $86,930 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,202
Computer User Support Specialist $75,690 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $67,220
Web Developer $104,820 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,091
Web and Digital Interface Designer $119,190 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,853
Computer and Information Systems Manager $215,300 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $191,208

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.

Glen Cove at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,101 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,355 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Nassau County 3,858 workers, 1,069 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Glen Cove, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Glen Cove. The closest is Long Island University in Brookville, NY (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nassau Community College (10.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Glen Cove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Glen Cove are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($215,300), Software Developer ($166,830), Computer Network Architect ($163,010). 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 Rochelle instead of Glen Cove?

New Rochelle, NY is 9.1 miles from Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove an affordable place to study computer science?

Glen Cove’s median household income of $91,355 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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