Computer and Information Sciences at Rutgers University-Camden

Rutgers-Camden's computer science program delivers exceptional value, placing graduates in the 95th percentile nationally for earnings while maintaining reasonable debt levels. With first-year graduates earning $80,448—significantly above both the national median of $61,322 and New Jersey's median of $63,789—this program punches well above its weight for an institution with a 78% acceptance rate.

The financial picture gets even better over time. Graduates see robust 42% earnings growth by year four, reaching $114,399, while the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27 means most students can comfortably manage their $21,500 in typical debt. Among New Jersey's computer science programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile and ties for second-best earnings with Rutgers' flagship campuses in Newark and New Brunswick, making Camden an excellent value alternative.

What makes this particularly compelling is the accessibility factor—with nearly half of students receiving Pell grants and more modest admission standards, this program provides a genuine pathway to high-paying tech careers for students who might not access elite programs. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence these results aren't statistical flukes. For parents seeking strong ROI in computer science education, Rutgers-Camden offers elite-level outcomes at a fraction of the competitive pressure.