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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey

1,624 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in New Jersey

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,478
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 14.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 65.3%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in New Jersey

There are 193,940 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $99,210, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Stevens grads earn an average salary of $82,237.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year.

#5

Rowan University

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

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#6

Princeton University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,713 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,453 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

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

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Stockton State.

#10

Monmouth University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,158 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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
Database Administrators 8% $110,150
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Computer User Support Specialists 7% $60,310
Managers 7% $127,510
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $81,000
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $81,150
Computer Systems Analysts 4% $103,340
Graphic Designers 1% $55,100
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Engineering 1,714
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 595
Mathematics & Statistics 388
Physical Sciences 280
Engineering Technologies 260
Architecture/Urban Planning 85
Natural Resources & Conservation 36
Science Technologies 18

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