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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey

19 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 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in New Jersey to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.

Our analysis found Stevens Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the large suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Newark, NJIT is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.

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The excellent programs at Rutgers University - Newark 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 large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a large student population.

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#5

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Princeton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. FDU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck.

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#8

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.

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#9

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 19 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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