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Computer Science in New Jersey

Computer Science Schools in New Jersey

1,523 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Computer Science major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 896
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 19.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in New Jersey

There are 105,440 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New Jersey

Computer Science grads earn an average of $105,890 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,104. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Stevens.

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Princeton University

Princeton
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,143. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $21,344. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $14,684. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,540.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,955. 93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Computer Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Web Developers 9% $78,010
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $81,150
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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