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

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$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in New Jersey to see which master'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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - Newark the most popular school in New Jersey for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.

Women make up 46% of the CIS majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Jersey Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. NJIT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.

Women make up 25% of the CIS majors at the school.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Stevens Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in New Jersey. Stevens is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hoboken.

About 37% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 63% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

Of the 124 students majoring in CIS at Rutgers New Brunswick, 69% are male and 31% are female.

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Montclair State University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a very large student population.

About 46% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 54% are male.

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Thomas Edison State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 17% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#6

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter’s University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 42% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#8

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.

About 57% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 43% are male.

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#10

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

With a ranking of #10, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Rowan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

Of the 4 students majoring in CIS at Rowan, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools 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 12 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).

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