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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in New Jersey (2027)
Online IT programs in New Jersey start with two degrees at two schools based here: one bachelor's degree and one master's degree. Network and systems administrators out-earn the country in New Jersey: $116,420 against a $99,130 national median.
- 2online programs
- $116,420network and computer systems administrator median
- 154,820computer jobs
Key Points
- New Jersey Institute of Technology's Information Technology Administration and Security, MS ranks first in New Jersey and places #3 of 37 in our national IT master’s ranking.
- New Jersey's largest tracked IT jobs are IT managers (34,470), help desk technicians (18,200) and computer systems analysts (16,520).
- The cost of living cuts into that: New Jersey's price level of 108.8 leaves a $116,420 administrator median worth $106,999 at national prices.
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The Two Best Online IT Programs in New Jersey for 2027
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Information Technology Administration and Security, MS
Newark, New Jersey, is the base of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, a public university whose online master's in IT administration and security runs 30 credits. Delivery is fully online, and the aim is to teach students how to run a current IT environment and protect it.
What stands out is the hands-on administration: students gain extensive practical experience doing it. Security does not sit off to the side: it shows up in core courses and again in one devoted to it. The roles pointed to include enterprise application administrator, IT administration manager, and administrator of databases, networks, security or web services. The school also holds a Center of Academic Excellence listing.
- Credits
- 30
- Graduation rate
- 73%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $93,6211 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 172023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
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Strayer University-New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
A concentration choice sits at the center of this Strayer bachelor's in information technology, based at the Piscataway, New Jersey campus. The options span software development, networking, data management, IT project management, cloud computing, analytics, AI and cybersecurity.
Before choosing, students work through a shared core on IT skills and cybersecurity fundamentals. The degree adds up to 180 credits in 40 courses of 11 weeks, so progress comes in short stretches. Communication of technical information and management of IT systems are among the skills practiced. General education courses carry no cost for eligible students, a transfer of up to 28 classes is allowed, and an admissions officer can help with indecision.
- Credits
- 180
- Median earnings
- $71,1671 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 32023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 11 weeks
- Starts
- January
Tuition Discounts for New Jersey Residents
State Aid for New Jersey Residents
The Tuition Aid Grant from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is a state grant for residents. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.
Online IT Programs Near New Jersey
New York has seven programs and Pennsylvania has five programs, and Delaware has none of its own.
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University of Maine
Information Systems, MS
One rate for everyone: $19,530. New Jersey's IT managers earn $137,070 to $294,110. 55% graduation rate.
- Online tuition
- $651 per credit$19,530 total for 30 credits
- Credits
- 30
- Graduation rate
- 55%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 162023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- NECHENew England Commission of Higher Education
- Starts
- Fall, Spring
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Carnegie Mellon University
Information Technology, MS
New Jersey's IT managers earn $137,070 to $294,110. Graduates report $138,781 after a year.
- Online tuition
- $620 per credit
- Graduation rate
- 94%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $138,7811 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 6322023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Starts
- January, May, August
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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Information Technology Leadership, MS
One rate for everyone: $21,240. IT managers earn $203,460 in New Jersey. 35% graduation rate.
- Online tuition
- $590 per credit$21,240 total for 36 credits
- Credits
- 36
- Graduation rate
- 35%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 872023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLCHigher Learning Commission
New Jersey Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Administration and Security, MS, New Jersey Institute of Technology | Master's in IT | 3rd of 37 |
| Information Technology Administration and Security, MS, New Jersey Institute of Technology | CAE-CD Schools | 3rd of 66 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in New Jersey
New Jersey’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $203,460; New Jersey’s lowest is $64,470, for help desk technicians. New Jersey’s largest IT group: 34,470 IT managers.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $203,460 | +16% | $137,070 to $294,110 | 34,470 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $162,350 | +21% | $101,730 to $213,630 | 5,660 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $134,820 | +4% | $86,860 to $204,220 | 4,860 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $125,860 | +20% | $69,080 to $176,130 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,890 | +16% | $73,520 to $176,430 | 16,520 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $116,420 | +17% | $73,990 to $166,690 | 9,280 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $95,180 | +3% | $51,010 to $151,020 | 2,250 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $87,440 | +15% | $50,830 to $136,260 | 3,370 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $64,470 | +4% | $41,830 to $105,380 | 18,200 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against U.S. medians, the biggest New Jersey premium: network engineers at $162,350 (+21%). Smallest edge in New Jersey: web developers, at $95,180 (+3%). 9 of 9 New Jersey roles out-earn the U.S. median.
Next in New Jersey: computer systems analysts (16,520 jobs, $122,890) and network and computer systems administrators (9,280 jobs, $116,420). In New Jersey, bachelor’s-level roles are 78% of IT jobs; New Jersey students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in New Jersey: help desk technicians (18,200 jobs, $64,470) and network support specialists (3,370 jobs, $87,440). For those New Jersey roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Help desk work, the usual way in, has a $64,470 median in New Jersey.
IT Pay by Metro Area in New Jersey
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $119,390.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 328,950 | $119,390 | $140,470 | $75,690 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 89,100 | $100,460 | $132,560 | $62,210 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 10,700 | $97,230 | $129,540 | $71,920 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 6,940 | $89,000 | $107,300 | $59,380 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 2,570 | $99,030 | $101,010 | $57,140 |
| Vineland, NJ | 530 | $96,660 | $60,150 |
New Jersey IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
Network and computer systems administrators earn more in New Jersey than in any bordering state.
| State | Network and computer systems administrator median | All computer jobs median | Computer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $116,420 | $123,900 | 154,820 |
| New York | $105,810 | $128,350 | 314,780 |
| Delaware | $94,200 | $113,600 | 14,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,140 | $99,930 | 181,360 |
IT Job Concentration in New Jersey
IT managers stand out most in New Jersey: 34,470 jobs, 1.87 times the national share.
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | 8.04 | 1.87× |
| Help Desk Technician | 4.25 | 0.92× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 3.86 | 1.15× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 2.17 | 1.07× |
| Network Engineer | 1.32 | 1.14× |
| Information Security Analyst | 1.13 | 0.92× |
| Network Support Specialist | 0.79 | 0.84× |
| Web Developer | 0.53 | 1.16× |
| Database Administrator | 0.42 | 0.94× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in New Jersey
New Jersey’s labor market office projects the job to grow 23% from 2024 to 2034, with about 380 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in New Jersey: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in New Jersey Through 2034
New Jersey’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 23% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -6.9%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 6,370 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 4,760 | 5,850 | +23% | 380 | +28.5% |
| IT Manager | 33,940 | 37,340 | +10% | 2,590 | +15.2% |
| Network Engineer | 6,370 | 6,780 | +6.3% | 350 | +11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 17,630 | 18,380 | +4.2% | 1,060 | +8.7% |
| Web Developer | 2,460 | 2,560 | +4% | 140 | +7.6% |
| Network Support Specialist | 4,610 | 4,430 | -3.7% | 260 | +1.8% |
| Database Administrator | 2,140 | 2,060 | -3.9% | 100 | -0.6% |
| Help Desk | 20,280 | 19,040 | -6.1% | 1,070 | -3.7% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 10,430 | 9,710 | -6.9% | 420 | -4.2% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from New Jersey’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in New Jersey
New Jersey students can start from $19,530 at University of Maine. Largest IT occupation: 34,470 computer and information systems managers.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in New Jersey FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in New Jersey?
Two fully online IT programs, at two schools: one bachelor's degree and one master's degree. One of them is at public schools.
Which IT jobs are common in New Jersey?
New Jersey runs heavy in web developers (1.16x), computer systems analysts (1.15x) and network architects (1.14x the U.S. share).
Which IT jobs pay best in New Jersey compared with the U.S.?
New Jersey pays network architects best against U.S. medians and web developers worst.
Which IT jobs are scarce in New Jersey?
New Jersey is lightest on network support specialists (0.84x) and information security analysts (0.92x the U.S. share).
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- New Jersey labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each New Jersey program ranked above, linked from its card