New Jersey · Computer and Information Sciences

Best institutions to study Computer and Information Sciences in New Jersey

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

Institutions
41
offering CIP 11.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
4,064
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$69,363
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
22
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,844
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$148,250
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The College of New Jersey
Ewing Public · Bachelor's degree
$84,5393986%$24,125
2Rutgers University - Camden
Camden Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,4485367%$21,500
3Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,4481,05084%$21,500
4Rutgers University - Newark
Newark Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,44820164%$21,500
5Seton Hall University
South Orange Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$73,7063669%$27,376
6Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah Public · Bachelor's degree
$69,3634570%$25,000
7New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark Public · Bachelor's degree
$68,1831,06173%$21,500
8Strayer University - New Jersey
Piscataway Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$67,315180%$50,737
9Rowan University
Glassboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$67,27814667%$24,250
10Monmouth University
West Long Branch Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$60,3003672%$28,514$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
1,580
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$148,250
median $140,840
Best-paying metro
$142,090
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Related careers

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$125,650 avg · 12,010 jobs
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$119,390 avg · 9,280 jobs
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$120,550 avg · 6,550 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computer and Information Sciences programs in New Jersey.

Which Computer and Information Sciences program in New Jersey has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), The College of New Jersey tops the list at $84,539. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in New Jersey?+

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in New Jersey is $148,250 (median $140,840), across about 1,580 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Computer and Information Sciences program?+

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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