---

2027 Best Value Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Schools in New York

[Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/computer-engineering-technology/computer-technology-computer-systems-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer technology/computer systems technology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for computer technology/computer systems technology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Value Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Schools in New York

2027 Best Value Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Schools in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer technology/computer systems technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Schools

1

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY

$6,100 In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,580 Avg Student Debt

$41,228 Median Earnings (10yr)

Erie Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value computer technology/computer systems technology schools in New York. Erie Community College is a large public school located in the city of Buffalo. In-state tuition and fees average $6,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Students borrow a median of $12,580 to complete the computer technology/computer systems technology program here. Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology graduates of Erie Community College earn a median of $37,069 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

$64,078 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,582 Avg Student Debt

$102,051 Median Earnings (10yr)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer technology/computer systems technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,078 in tuition and fees. Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology graduates carry a median of $23,582 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer technology/computer systems technology degree recipients from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute generally make around $94,722. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.

View All Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Rankings >

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.