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Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey

18 Colleges
$57,951 Avg Salary
$23,813 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Jersey. With 3,112 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our analysis found The College of New Jersey to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Ewing.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from TCNJ carry an average student debtload of $24,500.

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Out of the 18 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 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 Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $21,875 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $259, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - Newark is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rutgers Newark take out is $21,875. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $259, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Jersey Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large city of Newark, NJIT is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from NJIT carry an average student debtload of $22,345. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $174, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rutgers University - Camden ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rutgers Camden take out is $21,875. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $259, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Ramapo College take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Rowan carry an average student debtload of $23,982. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $231.

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Brookdale Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey ranking. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Brookdale Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,000.

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#10

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
Maryland 2,210
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 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).

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