Best Computer Science Schools Near Niagara Falls, NY (2026)

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

Niagara Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,936 to $31,536 per year for indexed programs. Niagara Falls has a population of about 48,198. Median household income is $48,535 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Niagara Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Niagara Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls. 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

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 3.3 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 13.0 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 14.1 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 16.0 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Orchard Park, NY 24.2 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
21.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,187/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 47.1 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 54.4 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY 61.4 miles from Niagara Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,031
Avg net price $23,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 48

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 Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). 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 $127,850 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $133,455
Computer Systems Analyst $101,660 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $106,117
Computer Network Architect $131,320 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $137,077
Database Administrator $76,820 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,188
Database Architect $128,100 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $133,716
Information Security Analyst $116,290 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $121,388
Computer Network Support Specialist $79,020 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,484
Computer User Support Specialist $60,660 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,319
Web Developer $83,550 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $87,213
Web and Digital Interface Designer $99,990 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $104,374
Computer and Information Systems Manager $172,650 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $180,219

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.

Niagara Falls at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,198 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,535 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Niagara County 130 workers, 54 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Niagara Falls, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Niagara Falls. The closest is Niagara University in Niagara University, NY (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (16.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Niagara Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Niagara Falls are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,650), Computer Network Architect ($131,320), Database Architect ($128,100). 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 North Tonawanda instead of Niagara Falls?

North Tonawanda, NY is 8.2 miles from Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls an affordable place to study computer science?

Niagara Falls’s median household income of $48,535 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls

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

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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