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Computer Science in New Jersey

Computer Science Schools in New Jersey

1,523 students earned Computer Science degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Computer Science is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 648 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 896
Bachelor’s Degree 479
Associate Degree 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 19.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in New Jersey

105,440 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, computer science grads earn an average of $105,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,104.

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Princeton University

Princeton
202 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,344.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 17% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,052.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,229.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,079. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Drew University

Madison
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Drew. This private school has an average net price of $24,892. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Rider University

Lawrenceville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,153. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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Computer Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Web Developers 9% $78,010
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $161,450
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $81,150
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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