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

Peekskill, New York has a population of about 25,484. The city’s median household income is $91,042 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 173 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Peekskill, with tuition ranging from $6,398 to $51,685 per year for indexed programs. 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 $212,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Peekskill

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 173 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Peekskill. Distances are calculated from Peekskill city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Peekskill

Peekskill 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.

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.

Peekskill at a Glance

Other Peekskill-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Ossining, NY – 9.2 mi away (25,360 pop)
• Kiryas Joel, NY – 13.2 mi away (23,094 pop)
• Spring Valley, NY – 13.6 mi away (32,603 pop)
• Newburgh, NY – 15.7 mi away (28,200 pop)
• White Plains, NY – 20.4 mi away (58,241 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 173 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Peekskill. The closest is United States Military Academy in West Point, NY (7.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Manhattanville College (20.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Peekskill are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($212,400), Software Developer ($161,970), Computer Network Architect ($153,820). 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 Ossining instead of Peekskill?

Ossining, NY is 9.2 miles from Peekskill 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 Peekskill an affordable place to study computer science?

Peekskill’s median household income of $91,042 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peekskill 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.