Rockville Centre, New York has 105 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $5,218 to $53,020 per year for indexed programs. Rockville Centre has a population of about 25,770. Median household income is $144,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $166,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Rockville Centre
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Rockville Centre, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rockville Centre 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Rockville Centre.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,781
Avg net price
$10,867/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,626
Out‑of‑state$18,536
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,752
Avg net price
$3,103/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,419
Avg net price
$29,627/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,501
Avg net price
$5,579/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
57%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,819
Avg net price
$41,544/yr
TuitionIn‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,079
Avg net price
$33,733/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,295
Avg net price
$15,939/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,825
Out‑of‑state$19,245
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,731
Avg net price
$22,277/yr
TuitionIn‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre 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 | $166,830 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $148,162 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $130,540 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $115,933 |
| Computer Programmer | $126,750 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $112,567 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,340 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,979 |
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.
Rockville Centre at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,770 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $144,516 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Rockville Centre-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Freeport, NY – 2.9 mi away (43,279 pop)
- Hempstead, NY – 2.9 mi away (55,555 pop)
- Valley Stream, NY – 3.5 mi away (37,673 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 4.3 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Long Beach, NY – 5.4 mi away (33,717 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Rockville Centre, NY?
Our directory has 105 accredited schools offering software development programs near Rockville Centre. The closest is Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY LaGuardia Community College (16.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles near Rockville Centre?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Rockville Centre are: Software Developer ($166,830), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($130,540), Computer Systems Analyst ($128,340). 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 Freeport instead of Rockville Centre?
Freeport, NY is 2.9 miles from Rockville Centre and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Rockville Centre an affordable place to study software development?
Rockville Centre’s median household income of $144,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockville Centre 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.
Learn More About Software Development Programs
Other Programs Available in Rockville Centre
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Rockville Centre:
- Business Development programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Construction Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Economics programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Financial Technology programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Forensic Accounting programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Health Information Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Hospitality Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- International Business programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Organizational Leadership programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Management Information Systems programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Nonprofit Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Operations Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Public Administration programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Real Estate programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Recreation Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Retail Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Risk Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Statistics programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Taxation programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Corrections programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Crime Analysis programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Criminology programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Cybercrime programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Emergency Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Fire Science programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Forensic Science programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Legal Services programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Legal Studies programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Paralegal programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Security Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Cloud Computing programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Computer Engineering programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Innovation programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Mobile App Development programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- User Experience programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Web Development programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Machine Learning programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Supply Chain Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Data Analytics programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Public Health programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Human Resources programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Project Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Special Education programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Homeland Security programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Marketing programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Finance programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Kinesiology programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Sports Management programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Early Childhood Education programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Elementary Education programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Biology programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Communications programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Graphic Design programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Human Services programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- MBA programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Criminal Justice programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Nursing programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Business Administration programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Computer Science programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Psychology programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Education programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Engineering programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Technology programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Liberal Arts programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Healthcare programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Cybersecurity programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Accounting programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Healthcare Administration programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Social Work programs in Rockville Centre, NY
- Counseling programs in Rockville Centre, NY
Data verified: August 11, 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.
← Back to Best Software Development Schools in New York (2026)
