Best Online Computer Science Programs in Staten Island, NY (2026)
Staten Island, New York has a population of about 476,015. Our directory has 193 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Staten Island. 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 Staten Island
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 193 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Staten Island. Distances are calculated from Staten Island city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin, NJ | 8.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| DeVry University-New Jersey | Iselin, NJ | 8.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | 9.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| PC AGE-Metropark | Iselin, NJ | 9.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ | Cranford, NJ | 10.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Peter’s University | Jersey City, NJ | 10.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Essex County College | Newark, NJ | 10.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Staten Island
Staten Island 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $161,970 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $143,845 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,150 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $112,922 |
| Computer Network Architect | $153,820 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $136,607 |
| Database Administrator | $124,550 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $110,613 |
| Database Architect | $137,290 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,927 |
| Information Security Analyst | $138,360 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,877 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $88,980 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,023 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $70,010 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,176 |
| Web Developer | $67,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,858 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,430 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,954 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $212,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $188,632 |
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.
Staten Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Richmond County | 485 workers, 149 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staten Island-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Carteret, NJ – 4.1 mi away (23,992 pop)
- Linden, NJ – 5.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 6.0 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Elizabeth, NJ – 6.1 mi away (128,640 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 7.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Staten Island, NY?
Our directory has 193 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Staten Island. The closest is College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Essex County College (10.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Staten Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Staten Island 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 Carteret instead of Staten Island?
Carteret, NJ is 4.1 miles from Staten Island 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.
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.
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