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Computer Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 414 students earned their CompSci degrees in NJ.

In this state, Computer Science is the 15th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 387
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 14.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 70.3%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in New Jersey

105,440 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $105,890, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,237 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Rowan University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $12,069. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $18,582. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year.

Computer Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 9% $78,010
Computer Science Professors 8% $94,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $81,150
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer Information Systems 818
Information Science 275
Computer Software Applications 49
Information Technology 45
Computer Programming 12
Computer Systems Networking 11

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