2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Jersey. With 5,444 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 22 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 & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Check out the computer and information sciences associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Hudson County Community College the most popular school in New Jersey for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. HCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City.
Of the 87 students majoring in computer and information sciences at HCCC, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend County College of Morris. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 17% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookdale Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 13% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 88% are male.
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Out of the 22 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 67 students majoring in computer and information sciences at RCSJ, 72% are male and 28% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Union County College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 17% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, Essex County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 46 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Essex, 76% are male and 24% are female.
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Middlesex County College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Middlesex County College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Edison.
Of the 44 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Middlesex County College, 70% are male and 30% are female.
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Passaic County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. PCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Paterson.
Of the 39 students majoring in computer and information sciences at PCCC, 87% are male and 13% are female.
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Camden County College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Camden County College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Blackwood.
Of the 38 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Camden County College, 89% are male and 11% are female.
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Mercer County Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 16% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9,652 |
| New York | 18,431 |
| Maryland | 10,192 |
| Delaware | 808 |
| District of Columbia | 1,354 |
Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 22 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).
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