by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 190 students received their master’s degree in cis from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #20 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,448 a year. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, cis students borrow a median amount of $41,155 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at Rutgers Newark is $368 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers Newark tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students earned a bachelor's degree in cis from Rutgers Newark. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rutgers Newark does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
CIS majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $101,022 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all cis graduates with a master's is $87,845.
Of the 52 cis students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers Newark, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 12 |