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Computer Information Systems at Rutgers University-Newark

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-Newark. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 155 computer information systems graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Studying Online at Rutgers University-Newark

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#6 of 30
Best Value	New Jersey	#19 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 153
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#78 of 150
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#117 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#566 of 827

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#6 of 30
Best Value	New Jersey	#19 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 153
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#78 of 150
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#117 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#566 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Students who complete Rutgers University-Newark’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,934
2 years	$71,778
3 years	$90,572
4 years	$114,399
5 years	$131,153

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Rutgers University-Newark take home a median $114,399, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 34% women (53) and 66% men (102).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 86 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 28% were women (24) and 72% were men (62).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	29
Black / African American	11
Asian	21
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 74% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 69 master’s computer information systems graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 42% were women (29) and 58% were men (40).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	59

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, lower than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Rutgers University-Newark

This Computer Information Systems program at Rutgers University-Newark breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	86
Information Technology	69

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Rutgers University-Newark work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.