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Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey

3,121 CIS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in New Jersey

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,899
Master’s Degree 734
Associate Degree 395
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 24.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in New Jersey

There are 121,270 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $110,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Stevens grads earn an average salary of $82,237. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

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Rowan University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,191. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending NJCU will pay a net price of $13,297. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years.

Computer Information Systems Careers in NJ

Some of the careers CIS 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
Computer Science Professors 8% $94,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Database Administrators 8% $110,150
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Computer Systems Analysts 4% $103,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Information Science 856
Computer Science 853
Computer Programming 220
Information Technology 180
Computer Software Applications 107
Computer Systems Networking 97
Computer Systems Analysis 17
Data Processing 2

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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