Best Online Computer Science Programs in Kiryas Joel, NY (2026)

Kiryas Joel, New York has a population of about 36,572. The city’s median household income is $43,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 180 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kiryas Joel, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $51,685 per year for indexed programs. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Kiryas Joel

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 180 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Kiryas Joel. Distances are calculated from Kiryas Joel city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Kiryas Joel

Kiryas Joel is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Kiryas Joel at a Glance

Other Kiryas Joel-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Peekskill, NY – 13.2 mi away (24,053 pop)
• Newburgh, NY – 13.6 mi away (28,200 pop)
• Middletown, NY – 15.2 mi away (57,478 pop)
• Spring Valley, NY – 16.7 mi away (32,603 pop)
• Ossining, NY – 19.7 mi away (25,360 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Kiryas Joel, NY?

Our directory has 180 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kiryas Joel. The closest is United States Military Academy in West Point, NY (11.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is SUNY Westchester Community College (27.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Kiryas Joel?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Kiryas Joel are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,250), Software Developer ($134,010), Database Architect ($129,100). 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 Peekskill instead of Kiryas Joel?

Peekskill, NY is 13.2 miles from Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel an affordable place to study computer science?

Kiryas Joel’s median household income of $43,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kiryas Joel 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.

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.