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

Schenectady, New York has a population of about 68,521. The city’s median household income is $56,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 65 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Schenectady, with tuition ranging from $37,452 to $79,934 per year for indexed programs. In the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $149,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Schenectady

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 65 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Schenectady. Distances are calculated from Schenectady city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Schenectady

Schenectady is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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.

Schenectady at a Glance

Other Schenectady-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Albany, NY – 11.5 mi away (596,419 pop)
• Troy, NY – 13.6 mi away (49,702 pop)
• Amsterdam, NY – 16.4 mi away (21,351 pop)
• Saratoga Springs, NY – 19.8 mi away (66,945 pop)
• Gloversville, NY – 27.2 mi away (27,872 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 65 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Schenectady. The closest is Union College in Schenectady, NY (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Empire State University (20.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Schenectady are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($149,650), Software Developer ($115,970), Computer Network Architect ($112,760). 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 Albany instead of Schenectady?

Albany, NY is 11.5 miles from Schenectady 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 Schenectady an affordable place to study computer science?

Schenectady’s median household income of $56,398 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schenectady 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.