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2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in New Jersey

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

4 Colleges
$20,036 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,274 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 107 degrees and certificates from a New Jersey school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer software students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in New Jersey

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Best New Jersey Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Software Applications

#1

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ
$14,885 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Stockton University to be the best value school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Stockton State are $14,885 a year.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Stockton University Report

#2

DeVry University - New Jersey

North Brunswick, NJ
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DeVry University - New Jersey. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in New Jersey list. DeVry University - New Jersey is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of North Brunswick.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - New Jersey are $15,032 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at DeVry University - New Jersey take out is $42,763. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
$14,376 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rowan University is a great value for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rowan are $14,376 per year.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Rowan University

#4

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ
$35,850 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Rider University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in New Jersey. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

Rider undergraduate students pay an average of $35,850 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Rider University

Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 75
Pennsylvania 509
New York 1,261
District of Columbia 106
Delaware 35

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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