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

#1

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 14.7 miles from Kingston BOC Score 72.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 28.8 miles from Kingston BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,705
Avg net price $25,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

United States Military Academy

West Point, NY 37.4 miles from Kingston BOC Score 76.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 86%
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University at Albany

Albany, NY 53.1 miles from Kingston BOC Score 75.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi, NY 53.1 miles from Kingston BOC Score 65.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,629
Avg net price $17,225/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,772
Out‑of‑state$12,762
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 54.1 miles from Kingston BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,493
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 55.9 miles from Kingston BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY 57.4 miles from Kingston BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,030
Avg net price $18,701/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,768
Out‑of‑state$18,678
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$124,300Kingston, NY$123,436
Computer Systems Analyst$101,700Kingston, NY$100,993
Computer Network Architect$140,390NY statewide$139,414
Database Administrator$105,900NY statewide$105,164
Database Architect$141,350NY statewide$140,367
Information Security Analyst$134,660NY statewide$133,724
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,540NY statewide$77,001
Computer User Support Specialist$64,950Kingston, NY$64,499
Web Developer$98,580NY statewide$97,895
Web and Digital Interface Designer$120,990NY statewide$120,149
Computer and Information Systems Manager$154,270Kingston, NY$153,198

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

MetricValueSource
Population23,942Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,413Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Ulster County174 workers, 96 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kingston 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 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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Other Programs Available in Kingston

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

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.