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Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 818 students earned their CIS degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Computer Information Systems is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in New Jersey

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 734
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 7.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 75.4%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in New Jersey

There are 121,270 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $110,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark. This public school has an average net price of $15,996. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. An average student at Stevens will pay a net price of $37,211. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,237 a year.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Saint Peter's College will pay a net price of $12,470.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $55,659 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,191. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $29,877.

#10

Rowan University

Glassboro
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158.

Computer Information Systems Careers in NJ

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Information Security Analysts 21% $118,760
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Computer Science Professors 8% $94,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Database Administrators 8% $110,150
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Computer Systems Analysts 4% $103,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer Science 414
Information Science 275
Computer Software Applications 49
Information Technology 45
Computer Programming 12
Computer Systems Networking 11

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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