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Best Colleges for Computer Science in New Jersey

The best colleges for a Computer Science degree in New Jersey, led by Princeton University, Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Computer Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Computer Science in New Jersey?

Based on our rankings, Princeton University is the top-ranked college for Computer Science in New Jersey. Other top choices include Stevens Institute of Technology, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey Institute of Technology.

What are the best Computer Science schools?

The best Computer Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Princeton University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Computer Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Computer Science programs is approximately $43,309 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Computer Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Computer Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Computer Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Computer Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $75,924 per year. Below are the highest-paying Computer Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Princeton University — Princeton, NJ · 4.6% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $62,688 tuition · 98% grad rate
  2. 2. Stevens Institute of Technology — Hoboken, NJ · 47.6% acceptance · SAT 1,446 · $63,462 tuition · 87% grad rate
  3. 3. Rutgers University-New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $37,441 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. New Jersey Institute of Technology — Newark, NJ · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $37,664 tuition · 73% grad rate
  5. 5. Seton Hall University — South Orange, NJ · 73.3% acceptance · SAT 1,322 · $53,170 tuition · 69% grad rate
  6. 6. The College of New Jersey — Ewing, NJ · 62.3% acceptance · SAT 1,246 · $25,752 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. Ramapo College of New Jersey — Mahwah, NJ · 70.6% acceptance · SAT 1,211 · $27,708 tuition · 70% grad rate
  8. 8. Drew University — Madison, NJ · 67.8% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $47,100 tuition · 70% grad rate
  9. 9. Georgian Court University — Lakewood, NJ · 78.8% acceptance · $37,260 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Caldwell University — Caldwell, NJ · 71.3% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $40,848 tuition · 57% grad rate

Best Colleges for Computer Science in New Jersey on PickACampus