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CompSci in New Jersey

CompSci Schools in New Jersey

1,523 students earned CompSci degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, CompSci is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of CompSci Majors in New Jersey

CompSci 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 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: 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 CompSci 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 CompSci 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
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,104. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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Princeton University

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

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,344. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $13,540.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,365. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,955.

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CompSci Careers in NJ

Some of the careers compsci 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

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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