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Computer Software Applications Schools in New Jersey

118 Computer Software students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Computer Software Applications is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in New Jersey

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 53
Master’s Degree 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Bachelor’s Degree 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 71,870 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $85,750, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,664 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#2

Rowan University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $27,158. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

A typical student attending Stockton State will pay a net price of $21,404. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. A typical student attending County College of Morris will pay a net price of $9,274. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,409 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,687 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $29,900 after graduation. 71% of students get financical aid.

#6

DeVry University - New Jersey

North Brunswick
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
190 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,393 a year.

Computer Software Applications Careers in NJ

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Web Developers 9% $78,010
Database Administrators 8% $110,150
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $81,000
Graphic Designers 1% $55,100
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer Information Systems 3,112
Information Science 856
Computer Science 853
Computer Programming 220
Information Technology 180
Computer Systems Networking 97
Computer Systems Analysis 17
Data Processing 2

View all majors related to Computer Software Applications

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