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Computer & Information Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark

Computer & Information Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark

If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

Studying Online at Rutgers University-Newark

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #6 of 44
Best Value New Jersey #24 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #37 of 277
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #134 of 273
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #172 of 1,619
Best Value Nationwide #1053 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Graduates of Rutgers University-Newark’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,690
2 years $71,565
3 years $90,318
4 years $113,985
5 years $113,547

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-Newark report median earnings of $113,985, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-Newark comes in at $23,250.

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences 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
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655

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