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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) in New York

14 Ranked Colleges
761 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master's in New York For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 18,368 people earned their degree in information science, making the major the 56th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, information science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $58,848 and had an average of $32,600 in loans still to pay off.

Across New York, there were 2,313 information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,732 and $21,035 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 761 information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $47,933 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in information science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent information science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The is school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k”.

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Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) in New York

#1

Baruch College

New York, New York

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Baruch College landed the #1 spot on the list. Baruch College is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 1 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

Baruch did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baruch are $20,880, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Science at Baruch College

#2

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The City College of New York. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CCNY, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832.

Full The City College of New York Information Science Report

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brooklyn College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k. Brooklyn College is a fairly large school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 16 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brooklyn College, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Science at Brooklyn College

#4

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend SUNY Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k. This small school is located in Utica, New York, and it awarded 23 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Poly did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are $24,427.

Full SUNY Poly Information Science Report

#5

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend SUNY Plattsburgh. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k. SUNY Plattsburgh is a medium-sized school located in Plattsburgh, New York that handed out 7 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Plattsburgh also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Plattsburgh are $24,604, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SUNY Plattsburgh Information Science Report

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#4 in overall quality

University at Buffalo came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 102 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Information Science at University at Buffalo

#7

University at Albany

Albany, New York

University at Albany landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UAlbany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 32 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225.

Full UAlbany Information Science Report

#8

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, LIU Post did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k list. Brookville, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s IS degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

LIU Post did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full LIU Post Information Science Report

#9

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York
#7 in overall quality

Clarkson University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Potsdam, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

Clarkson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clarkson University are $34,232.

Read full report on Information Science at Clarkson University

#10

Pace University - New York

New York, New York

Pace University - New York landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 127 diplomas to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

Pace University also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pace University are $33,356, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Science at Pace University

#11

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York

Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Rochester Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

RIT also took the #0 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at RIT are $50,442, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Information Science at RIT

#12

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Syracuse is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 195 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Syracuse Information Science Report

#13

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#2 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Fordham U is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 161 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Science at Fordham U

#14

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making Over $110k list. NYU is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s IS degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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