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Computer Science Schools in New Jersey

930 students earned CompSci degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 420
Master’s Degree 367
Associate Degree 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 29.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in New Jersey

105,440 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $105,890, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
8,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
202 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
8,478 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,273 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,467 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,783 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $10,987.

#4

Rowan University

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

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 16%. In their early career, Union County College grads earn an average salary of $32,264.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,352 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,708 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,667 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,022 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,269. 100% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,219 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,336 after graduation. A typical student attending County College of Morris will pay a net price of $9,650.

#9

Drew University

Madison
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,244 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $45,335 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

#10

Rider University

Lawrenceville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,204 Total Students

In their early career, Rider grads earn an average salary of $50,668. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,316. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

Computer Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 9% $78,010
Computer Science Professors 8% $94,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $81,150
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer Information Systems 3,112
Information Science 856
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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