Information Science/Studies bachelor's degree programs in New Jersey

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

6Programs reporting earnings

$87,413Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark · $25,000 federal debt$103,918 2Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · $25,000 federal debt$87,757 3Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $25,000 federal debt$87,757 4Strayer University-New JerseyPiscataway · $53,250 federal debt$87,413 5Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah · $26,000 federal debt$82,529 6Stockton UniversityGalloway · $19,578 federal debt$79,310

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.

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

15-1221Computer 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

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $120,790
Middle 50% wage range: $86,600–$167,000
State employment: 3,090
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $86,230–$197,950

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $108,310
Middle 50% wage range: $72,370–$167,020
State employment: 12,010
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $48,380–$207,950

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

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	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Newark	$103,918	$25,000
2	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$87,757	$25,000
3	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$87,757	$25,000
4	Strayer University-New Jersey	Piscataway	$87,413	$53,250
5	Ramapo College of New Jersey	Mahwah	$82,529	$26,000
6	Stockton University	Galloway	$79,310	$19,578

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

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Information Science/Studies in New Jersey

What do Information Science/Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $87,413 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 6 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. New Jersey Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.