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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

23 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in New Jersey with 3,112 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in New Jersey to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Jersey. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

Of the 651 students majoring in CIS at Rutgers New Brunswick, 81% are male and 19% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debt load of $21,062. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $259.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Jersey Institute of Technology is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. NJIT is a large public school located in the city of Newark.

Of the 405 students majoring in CIS at NJIT, 83% are male and 17% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from NJIT take out $22,191 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $174, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rowan University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rowan is a large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.

About 7% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 93% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rowan take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,720. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $231, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Out of the 23 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 16% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 84% are male.

CIS majors at Montclair State take out an average of $23,617 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $182, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Paterson University of New Jersey. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. William Paterson University is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Wayne.

Of the 87 students majoring in CIS at William Paterson University, 90% are male and 10% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at William Paterson University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,461.

Full Computer Information Systems at William Paterson University of New Jersey Report

Rutgers University - Newark did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Newark.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

CIS majors at Rutgers Newark take out an average of $21,062 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $259.

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#7

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.

CIS majors at Kean take out an average of $30,312 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#7

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

With a ranking of #7, New Jersey City University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 19% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from NJCU take out $19,341 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #9, Rutgers University - Camden did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Camden.

About 27% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 73% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rutgers Camden take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,062. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $259.

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#10

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Orange.

Of the 37 students majoring in CIS at Seton Hall, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 2,210
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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