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Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 3,121 students earned their CIS degrees in NJ.

In this state, Computer Information Systems is the 1st most popular major out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in New Jersey

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,899
Master’s Degree 734
Associate Degree 395
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 24.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 121,270 people employed in jobs related to a CIS degree, compared to 3,468,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in New Jersey

CIS grads earn an average of $110,160 in the state and $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

800 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,546 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,211. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,381. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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Rowan University

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

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $18,191. In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,297. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU.

Computer Information Systems Careers in NJ

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Information Security Analysts 21% $118,760
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
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Computer Systems Analysts 4% $103,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Information Science 856
Computer Science 853
Computer Programming 220
Information Technology 180
Computer Software Applications 107
Computer Systems Networking 97
Computer Systems Analysis 17
Data Processing 2

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