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Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$62,102Median year-4 earnings

$11,286Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Middlesex CollegeEdison · Debt not reported$70,069 2Passaic County Community CollegePaterson · $13,575 federal debt$66,375 3Brookdale Community CollegeLincroft · $11,286 federal debt$63,402 4UCNJ Union College of Union County New JerseyCranford · $11,000 federal debt$62,102 5Hudson County Community CollegeJersey City · $16,697 federal debt$59,480 6Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusSewell · Debt not reported$46,180 7Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland CampusVineland · Debt not reported$46,180

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $140,840
Middle 50% wage range: $107,860–$170,890
State employment: 1,580
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $85,780–$209,850

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $135,940
Middle 50% wage range: $107,020–$170,130
State employment: 51,570
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $84,880–$207,200

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $119,470
Middle 50% wage range: $91,370–$138,690
State employment: 6,550
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $70,150–$168,680

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $95,310
Middle 50% wage range: $71,160–$130,590
State employment: 2,170
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $50,340–$173,470

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $81,500
Middle 50% wage range: $52,990–$128,410
State employment: 1,440
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $32,220–$176,830

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $203,460
Middle 50% wage range: $168,250–$227,650
State employment: 34,470
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $137,070–$294,110

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $162,350
Middle 50% wage range: $129,110–$185,710
State employment: 5,660
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $101,730–$213,630

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $135,280
Middle 50% wage range: $101,970–$167,330
State employment: 6,430
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $80,720–$203,950

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Middlesex College	Edison	$70,069	Not available
2	Passaic County Community College	Paterson	$66,375	$13,575
3	Brookdale Community College	Lincroft	$63,402	$11,286
4	UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey	Cranford	$62,102	$11,000
5	Hudson County Community College	Jersey City	$59,480	$16,697
6	Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus	Sewell	$46,180	Not available
7	Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus	Vineland	$46,180	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in New Jersey

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,102 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $11,286 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Middlesex College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.