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Computer Science at Rider University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at Rider University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rider University sits in Lawrenceville, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 computer science degrees were awarded at Rider University.

Online & Distance Learning at Rider University

Many students take online classes at Rider University. Among 4,003 students, 421 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,273 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Rider University

Rankings can help you compare Rider University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#7 of 9
Best Value	New Jersey	#7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#69 of 112
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#70 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#377 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#502 of 635

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at Rider University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Rider University are 21% women (5) and 79% men (19).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Rider University

Among the 24 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Rider University, 21% were women (5) and 79% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rider University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 29% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rider University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Rider University

The Computer Science program at Rider University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	24

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Rider University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.