2026 Best Value Computational Science Schools in New Jersey
[Computational Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/computational-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computational science students.
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2026 Best Value Computational Science Schools in New Jersey
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computational science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Computational Science Schools
Saint Peters College earned the #1 spot for value among computational science schools in New Jersey. Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jersey City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,552. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $22,969. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Saint Peters College generally make around $50,944. Set against $22,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Montclair State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value computational science schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $25,286. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $44,369. Set against $25,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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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