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Computer Information Systems at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,087 computer information systems graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#1 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 153
Best Value	New Jersey	#23 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#48 of 839
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#95 of 150
Best Value	Nationwide	#661 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#1 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 153
Best Value	New Jersey	#23 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#48 of 839
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#95 of 150
Best Value	Nationwide	#661 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Those who finish Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,934
2 years	$71,778
3 years	$90,572
4 years	$114,399
5 years	$131,153

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick report median earnings of $114,399, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 22% women (239) and 78% men (848).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 746 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 17% were women (129) and 83% were men (617).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	145
Hispanic / Latino	56
Black / African American	22
Asian	404
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	20
International (Nonresident)	89
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 68% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 320 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 33% were women (106) and 67% were men (214).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	6
Asian	34
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	240
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 21 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 19% were women (4) and 81% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	20
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

This Computer Information Systems program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	994
Other Computer Sciences	93

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.