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

Kingston, New York has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. Kingston has a population of about 23,942. Median household income is $65,413 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kingston, NY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $154,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Kingston

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Kingston. Distances are calculated from Kingston city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Kingston

Kingston is part of the Kingston, NY metro area (BLS area code 28740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Kingston at a Glance

Other Kingston-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Poughkeepsie, NY – 16.7 mi away (391,552 pop)
• Newburgh, NY – 29.4 mi away (28,200 pop)
• Middletown, NY – 40.0 mi away (57,478 pop)
• Kiryas Joel, NY – 41.7 mi away (23,094 pop)
• Peekskill, NY – 44.5 mi away (24,053 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kingston. The closest is Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge, NY (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sullivan County Community College (36.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Kingston are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($154,270), Database Architect ($141,350), Computer Network Architect ($140,390). 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 Poughkeepsie instead of Kingston?

Poughkeepsie, NY is 16.7 miles from Kingston 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 Kingston an affordable place to study computer science?

Kingston’s median household income of $65,413 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingston 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.