2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools
Our analysis found Brookdale Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Brookdale Community College are $8,804 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Brookdale Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,000.
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The excellent programs at The College of New Jersey helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in New Jersey. TCNJ is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at TCNJ are $17,287 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from TCNJ carry an average student debtload of $24,500.
TCNJ also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey rankings.
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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.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick are $15,804 per year. 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ramapo College are $14,952 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Ramapo College take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ramapo College also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey ranking.
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Out of the 18 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Camden landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Rutgers Camden undergraduate students pay an average of $15,657 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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Kean University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list. Kean is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Union.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kean are $12,595 per year. CIS majors at Kean take out an average of $27,715 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Rutgers University - Newark did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark are $15,208 per year. 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.
Rutgers Newark did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list.
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With a ranking of #8, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a large student population.
Rowan undergraduate students pay an average of $14,376 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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Montclair State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montclair State are $13,298 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Montclair State take out is $24,173. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $182, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large city of Newark, NJIT is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NJIT are $18,016 per year. 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, NJIT also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Request InformationBest Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,773 |
| New York | 5,696 |
| Maryland | 2,210 |
| District of Columbia | 137 |
| Delaware | 250 |
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Computer Information Systems Related Majors for CIS
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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