by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,333 master's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The computer & information sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences.
Princeton University is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Princeton University
It is difficult to beat Stevens Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Stevens is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hoboken.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Stevens Institute of Technology
It's difficult to beat New Jersey Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Newark, NJIT is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Rutgers University - Newark
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Montclair State University
Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Rowan University
Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Saint Peter’s University
FDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Madison.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 6,555 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 2,576 |
| Maryland | 32 | 2,527 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 753 |
| Delaware | 24 | 283 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,064 |
| Computer Science | 896 |
| Information Science | 213 |
| Information Technology | 97 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 44 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 19 |
