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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey

13 Colleges
$51,030 Avg Salary
$26,869 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 1,624 degrees and certificates from a New Jersey school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our analysis found Rutgers University - Newark to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a large student population.

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Out of the 13 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Stevens Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New Jersey Institute of Technology is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Newark, NJIT is a public college with a large student population.

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The excellent programs at Rutgers University - Camden helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in New Jersey. Located in the small city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Kean is a large public school located in the large suburb of Union.

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#8

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.

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#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 7,126
Pennsylvania 2,926
Maryland 3,175
District of Columbia 847
Delaware 292

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817
Computer Systems Networking 720
Computer Programming 490
Other Computer & Information Sciences 443
Data Processing 205

Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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