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

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There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
432 Total Awards
$39,556 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Stevens Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New Jersey. Stevens is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hoboken, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 432 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Stevens. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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382 Total Awards
$24,546 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Jersey Institute of Technology is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 382 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

NJIT does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
209 Total Awards
$20,495 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in New Jersey. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 209 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Rutgers New Brunswick. In fact, around 23% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
190 Total Awards
$20,466 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at Rutgers University - Newark helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in New Jersey. Rutgers University - Newark is a fairly large public school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 190 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Rutgers Newark. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
67 Total Awards
$16,146 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 19 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rowan is located in Glassboro, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Rowan. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
39 Total Awards
$58,790 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Princeton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Princeton University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Princeton, New Jersey that handed out 39 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Princeton, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
37 Total Awards
$13,519 Average Tuition & Fees

Montclair State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This large public school is located in Montclair, New Jersey, and it awarded 37 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Montclair State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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31 Total Awards
$10,722 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Teaneck, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

Since the graduate programs at FDU are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#9

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
22 Total Awards
$15,805 Average Tuition & Fees

Stockton University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Stockton State is a public institution located in Galloway, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 22 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Stockton State. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
15 Total Awards
$29,290 Average Tuition & Fees

Monmouth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 15 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Monmouth does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
12 Total Awards
$21,246 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Peter’s University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Saint Peter’s College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
12 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, Thomas Edison State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Trenton, New Jersey, and it awarded 12 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Since the graduate programs at TESU are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#13

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey
10 Total Awards
$20,430 Average Tuition & Fees

Felician University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lodi, New Jersey, and it awarded 10 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Felician does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 52% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
9 Total Awards
$17,476 Average Tuition & Fees

Kean University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Kean is a fairly large public school situated in Union, New Jersey. It awarded 9 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Kean does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

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4 Total Awards
$10,722 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in Madison, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you are interested in distance education, FDU is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

Full Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Report

#16

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
3 Total Awards
$26,018 Average Tuition & Fees

Seton Hall University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Seton Hall University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in South Orange, New Jersey that handed out 3 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Online graduate courses are available at Seton Hall, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden, New Jersey
2 Total Awards
$20,649 Average Tuition & Fees

Rutgers University - Camden landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school situated in Camden, New Jersey. It awarded 2 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers Camden does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
1 Total Awards
$18,734 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Saint Elizabeth ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Morristown, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at CSE, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Strayer University - New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
1 Total Awards
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - New Jersey came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Strayer University - New Jersey is a private for-profit institution located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 1 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the graduate programs at Strayer University - New Jersey are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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