2026 Best Computer Science Schools in New Jersey
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in New Jersey? This list ranks 149 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Computer Science Degree reviewed 111 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in New Jersey
Here are the top-ranked schools:
New Jersey Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best Computer Science degree schools in New Jersey. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Newark, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Students from in state pay about $19,974 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,664 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,755. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at Rutgers University Newark, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Newark, NJ, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. Rutgers University Newark posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,250, compared with $36,762 for out-of-state students. Rutgers University Newark Computer Science students take on a median of $25,065 in debt. See the full Rutgers University Newark profile
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at Rutgers University New Brunswick earned it the #3 place in New Jersey. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Request InformationA rank of #4 makes Stevens Institute Of Technology one of the top choices in New Jersey. Located in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates 87% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Typical Computer Science student debt is $26,767. Read the full report on Stevens Institute Of Technology
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at Rutgers University Camden earned it the #5 place in New Jersey. Rutgers University Camden is a public school based in Camden, NJ. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,764, while out-of-state students pay about $37,276. Rutgers University Camden Computer Science students take on a median of $24,577 in debt. More on Rutgers University Camden
Request InformationRamapo College Of New Jersey landed the #6 spot in New Jersey this year. Set in Mahwah, NJ, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,777, while out-of-state students pay about $27,708. Graduates carry a median of $24,014 in student loans. Read the full report on Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Request InformationThe Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey landed the #7 spot in New Jersey this year. Based in Galloway, NJ, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,266, while out-of-state students pay about $24,524. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,990. Get the full The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey report
Request InformationBrookdale Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Lincroft, NJ, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,270, compared with $10,140 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $12,651. Get the full Brookdale Community College report
Request InformationKean University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Kean University posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,299, with out-of-state students paying around $22,446. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Kean University
Request InformationRowan University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Rowan University Computer Science students take on a median of $24,488 in debt. Read the full report on Rowan University
Request InformationMontclair State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Montclair State University Computer Science students take on a median of $25,286 in debt. Read the full report on Montclair State University
Request InformationRider University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,120. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Rider University
Request InformationDevry University New Jersey came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Iselin, NJ, Devry University New Jersey is a private for-profit institution. Devry University New Jersey graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $43,796 in student loans. Read more about Devry University New Jersey
Request InformationWilliam Paterson University Of New Jersey placed #14 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. Based in Wayne, NJ, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,704, with out-of-state students paying around $25,344. William Paterson University Of New Jersey Computer Science students take on a median of $25,644 in debt. Read more about William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Request InformationMonmouth University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in West Long Branch, NJ, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $46,552. Typical Computer Science student debt is $26,847. See the full Monmouth University profile
Request InformationBerkeley College Woodland Park landed the #16 spot in New Jersey this year. Set in Woodland Park, NJ, Berkeley College Woodland Park is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $28,320 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,068 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Berkeley College Woodland Park
Request InformationFairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Madison, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $37,468. Typical Computer Science student debt is $24,701. See the full Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham profile
Request InformationFairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #18 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. Based in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Request InformationAdvantage Career Institute came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about Advantage Career Institute
Request InformationJersey College
Jersey College placed #20 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. More on Jersey College
Request InformationFortis Institute Lawrenceville ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Fortis Institute Lawrenceville report
Request InformationTeterboro School Of Aeronautics came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Teterboro School Of Aeronautics
Request InformationSomerset Christian College did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Somerset Christian College profile
Request InformationUnion County College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Union County College
Request InformationHealthcare Training Institute Union ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Healthcare Training Institute Union
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Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Innovate Salon Academy landed the #26 spot in New Jersey this year. See the full Innovate Salon Academy profile
Request InformationBais Medrash Mayan Hatorah came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah
Request InformationGeorgian Court University placed #28 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. More on Georgian Court University
Request InformationYeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch report
Request InformationAmerican Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education landed the #30 spot in New Jersey this year. More on American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education
Request InformationBais Medrash Toras Chesed landed the #31 spot in New Jersey this year. More on Bais Medrash Toras Chesed
Request InformationNew Community Workforce Development Center placed #32 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. Read the full report on New Community Workforce Development Center
Request InformationPrinceton Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Princeton Theological Seminary
Request InformationJfk Muhlenberg Harold B And Dorothy A Snyder Schools School Of Nursing did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Jfk Muhlenberg Harold B And Dorothy A Snyder Schools School Of Nursing
Request InformationMesivta Keser Torah placed #35 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. Read more about Mesivta Keser Torah
Request InformationThe College Of New Jersey landed the #36 spot in New Jersey this year. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile
Request InformationCutting Edge Academy came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cutting Edge Academy
Request InformationRabbi Jacob Joseph School ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
Request InformationCaldwell College
Caldwell College did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Caldwell College
Request InformationCounty College Of Morris did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on County College Of Morris
Request InformationEssex County College placed #41 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. Get the full Essex County College report
Request InformationHoly Name Medical Center School Of Nursing ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Holy Name Medical Center School Of Nursing
Request InformationYeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel
Request InformationEastern International College Jersey City landed the #44 spot in New Jersey this year. Get the full Eastern International College Jersey City report
Request InformationCentenary College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Centenary College report
Request InformationAmerican Institute Clifton did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about American Institute Clifton
Request InformationYeshiva Chemdas Hatorah placed #47 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. More on Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah
Request InformationAsi Career Institute landed the #48 spot in New Jersey this year. Read more about Asi Career Institute
Request InformationParisian Beauty School landed the #49 spot in New Jersey this year. Get the full Parisian Beauty School report
Request InformationPro Beauty Academy The Kenilworth placed #50 among Computer Science schools in New Jersey. Read more about Pro Beauty Academy The Kenilworth
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 111 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 149 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).