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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey

5 Colleges
$37,544 Avg Salary
$17,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Associate Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Essex County College

Newark, NJ

Our analysis found Essex County College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a associate degree in New Jersey. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 73% are male.

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Out of the 5 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Mercer County Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 22% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 78% are male.

Read full report on Computer Programming at Mercer County Community College

The in-demand associate degree programs at Atlantic Cape Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in New Jersey. Atlantic Cape Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Mays Landing.

Women make up 8% of the programming majors at the school.

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#4

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Union County College is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in programming at Union County College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

Full Computer Programming at Union County College Report

Out of the 5 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on Computer Programming at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus

Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools 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 5 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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