New York Computer & IT Schools & Programs

Schools in New York have a vast and in-depth array of programs related to computers. New York University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science and information systems. The City University of New York system (consisting of 19 colleges) offers a variety of programs in computer science, computer engineering, digital design, and computer information systems.

Computer careers in New York look great numerically, too. Computer and information systems managers, between 2002 and 2012, are projected to experience a 24.6% growth, adding 470 jobs per year. The computer specialist field will grow by 23.1% over that time, with 3,420 job openings each year, and employing a total of 114,070 tech workers. Computer applications software engineers in New York will eventually number 14,740 after a 28.4% increase over those ten years, meaning 440 job openings each year.


Computer & IT Schools, Programs & Courses in New York
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
  • University of Phoenix
    Computer Information Systems, e-Business, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Visual Communication
  • Briarcliffe College - Bethpage
    Digital Photography, Office Technologies - Computer Tech, Business Administration - Information Technology, Information Technology - Computer Networking and Telecommunications
  • Briarcliffe College - Patchogue
    Office Technologies - Computer Tech, Computer Programming, Computer Service Technician
  • DeVry Institute of Technology
    Network Systems Administration, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, Electronics and Computer Technology, Game and Simulation Programming, Information Technology, Network & Communications Management, Technical Management
  • ITT Technical Institute
    Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design, Computer Network Systems, Web Development, Multimedia, Software Applications and Programming, Technical Project Management, Information Systems Security
  • Katharine Gibbs School - Melville (Long Island)
    Digital Film, Game and Web Design, Graphic Design
  • Wood Tobe-Coburn School
    Computer Programming, Computer Specialist

Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online
Why New York is a Great Place to Study Computer & IT

There are many reasons that New York City makes a great place for computer and information technology students to study, and graduates to have a career. New York is one of the major cities in the world. There are many prominent and diverse companies headquartered in the city, including more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. city, such as: CBS, Verizon, Pfizer, Jet Blue, Sony, Time Warner, Altria Group, and Random House, as a few examples. These companies have great technology needs and are major employers of computer technology workers. Because of the many opportunities from the many companies in the vast and growing city, New York computer and IT opportunities are excellent.


Other Resources for Computer & IT Education and Careers in New York
  • The New York Times- Education
  • New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
  • New York Official Site
  • New York Public Library
  • Computer & IT - Employers in New York
  • CBS
  • United Nations
  • Citigroup Inc.
  • AIG Inc.

  • Computer & IT - Internship Opportunities in New York
  • American Express
  • City of New York
  • EasyNett
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