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2023 Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems in New Jersey

16 Ranked Colleges
3,121 Degrees Awarded
$21,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across New Jersey, there were 3,121 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,951 and $23,813 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer information systems programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer information systems program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems in New Jersey

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 800 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” list. It costs about $23,035 for new jersey cis students per year to attend Rutgers New Brunswick.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Computer Information Systems Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New Jersey Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey. This fairly large school is located in Newark, New Jersey, and it awarded 640 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

NJIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” list. The yearly cost to attend New Jersey Institute of Technology is $18,582 for New Jersey CIS students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookdale Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Lincroft, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 54 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Brookdale Community College also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for Brookdale Community College is $9,351 for new jersey cis students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Brookdale Community College

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 162 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” list. The estimated yearly cost for Montclair State is $17,381 for New Jersey CIS students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Montclair State University

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Rutgers University - Camden
Camden, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - Camden. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey. Camden, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.

Rutgers Camden also took the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Rutgers Camden is $16,369 for New Jersey CIS students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Rutgers University - Camden

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, this fairly large public school handed out 157 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Rowan also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Rowan is $27,158 for New Jersey CIS students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Rowan University

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 265 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers Newark, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. It costs about $15,996 for new jersey cis students per year to attend Rutgers University - Newark.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Rutgers University - Newark Computer Information Systems Report

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Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey

With a ranking of #8, Stockton University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey list. Stockton State is located in Galloway, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Stockton State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Stockton State is $21,404 for New Jersey CIS students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Stockton State

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #9. TCNJ is a medium-sized school located in Ewing, New Jersey that handed out 30 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

TCNJ did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” list. It costs about $28,245 for New Jersey CIS students per year to attend TCNJ.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full The College of New Jersey Computer Information Systems Report

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Kean University
Union, New Jersey

With a ranking of #10, Kean University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey list. This fairly large school is located in Union, New Jersey, and it awarded 66 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new jersey cis students list, Kean has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Kean is $18,191 for new jersey cis students.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Kean

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William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey list. This medium-sized school is located in Wayne, New Jersey, and it awarded 87 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new jersey cis students list, William Paterson University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. It costs about $18,498 for new jersey cis students per year to attend William Paterson University.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Ramapo College of New Jersey came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey ranking. Ramapo College is a public institution located in Mahwah, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Ramapo College also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” list, coming in at #12. The yearly cost to attend Ramapo College of New Jersey is $21,707 for New Jersey CIS students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Ramapo College of New Jersey

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New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #13. New Jersey City University is a medium-sized school located in Jersey City, New Jersey that handed out 57 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NJCU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. It costs about $13,297 for new jersey cis students per year to attend NJCU.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at New Jersey City University

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With a ranking of #14, Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey list. Stevens is a medium-sized school located in Hoboken, New Jersey that handed out 163 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Stevens also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Stevens Institute of Technology is $37,211 for New Jersey CIS students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Stevens Computer Information Systems Report

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey

Monmouth University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #15. Monmouth University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Long Branch, New Jersey. It awarded 39 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Monmouth, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. It costs about $29,877 for New Jersey CIS students per year to attend Monmouth.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Monmouth Computer Information Systems Report

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools in New Jersey list. FDU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, New Jersey. It awarded 28 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new jersey cis students list, FDU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools in New Jersey” ranking. It costs about $21,754 for new jersey cis students per year to attend FDU.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at FDU

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