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General Computer Science Schools in New Jersey

2,139 students earned Computer and Information Sciences degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in New Jersey

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,526
Associate Degree 278
Master’s Degree 264
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 28.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in New Jersey

There are 61,900 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $107,540, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

753 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,901 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. This public school has an average net price of $17,093. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $22,978. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
20,744 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,078 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $13,705. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
12,168 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $58,494 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,776 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, HCCC grads earn an average salary of $28,054. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $46,236. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 27% of the teachers are full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,918 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,504 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 47% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $8,414.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,755. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

General Computer Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Computer Science Professors 8% $94,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Database Administrators 8% $110,150
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Computer Systems Analysts 4% $103,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Information Technology 910
Other Computer Sciences 50

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