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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in New Jersey

3 Colleges
$45,985 Avg Salary
$35,174 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

In 2020-2021, 220 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer programming students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #76 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Programming Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in New Jersey

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Colleges.

Top New Jersey Schools in Computer Programming

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Our analysis found Rowan University to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Rowan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Rowan take out is $22,000.

Full Computer Programming at Rowan University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is a great place for computer programming students. Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in New Jersey list. FDU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison.

Full Computer Programming at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Report

Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 99
New York 343
Maryland 14
Delaware 18

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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