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General Computer Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 2,161 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in NJ.

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 1,508
Master’s Degree 286
Associate Degree 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

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: 27.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $23,035.

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at NJIT. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,381.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,996. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

A typical student attending HCCC will pay a net price of $5,899. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,129 a year. 83% of students get financical aid.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,297.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

52% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Brookdale Community College will pay a net price of $9,351.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,369.

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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