New Jersey · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in New Jersey, ranked by earnings

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
390
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,376
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$131,800
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Data Science in New Jersey

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark Public
20973%
2Saint Peter's University
Jersey City Private not-for-profit
15458%$14,440
3Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah Public
1370%
4Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick Public
584%
5William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne Public
444%
6Monmouth University
West Long Branch Private not-for-profit
372%$28,514
7Camden County College
Blackwood Public
131%
8Seton Hall University
South Orange Private not-for-profit
169%$27,376

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
5,860
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$131,800
median $130,370
Best-paying metro
$131,860
Trenton-Princeton, NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in New Jersey.

How much do Data Scientists earn in New Jersey?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in New Jersey is $131,800 (median $130,370), across about 5,860 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Data Science program?+

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

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

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