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

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$121,183Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken · Debt not reported$148,614 2New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark · Debt not reported$139,346 3Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · Debt not reported$121,183 4Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · Debt not reported$121,183 5Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · Debt not reported$121,183 6Montclair State UniversityMontclair · Debt not reported$108,975

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	Stevens Institute of Technology	Hoboken	$148,614	Not available
2	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Newark	$139,346	Not available
3	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$121,183	Not available
4	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$121,183	Not available
5	Rutgers University-Camden	Camden	$121,183	Not available
6	Montclair State University	Montclair	$108,975	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 master's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $121,183 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

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

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Stevens Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.