13 Computer Science colleges in New Jersey with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $71,955.
Most rankings ignore accessibility. We flipped the model: first, filter for schools that actually enroll and graduate low-income students (60th percentile+ mobility). Then rank by earnings. These 13 Computer Science programs made the cut.
Princeton University leads the rankings, producing Computer Science graduates earning $110,066 while maintaining a 77th percentile mobility score. New Jersey Institute Of Technology follows with $84,276 earnings and an exceptional 94th percentile mobility ranking—proving accessible schools can deliver elite outcomes.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology serves 39% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $84,276. Even better: graduates face just a 5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Access AND affordability delivered.
Earnings: $110,066 | Mobility: 77th percentile
45% Pell students with $57,780 earnings
1% payment burden | Excellent
6% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Princeton UniversityPrivate | $110,066 | $10,320 | Excellent | $41,000 | Excellent | 77th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $108,772 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Manageable | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $84,276 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $74,479 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Excellent | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $73,323 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Good | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $70,196 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Challenging | 75th percentile mobility |
| #7 | $67,541 | $21,000 | Excellent | $27,655 | Manageable | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $61,415 | $22,000 | Excellent | $24,693 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #9 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $59,988 | $20,500 | Manageable | $27,445 | High | 94th percentile mobility |
| #10 | $57,780 | $22,334 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #11 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $57,602 | $20,500 | Excellent | $23,182 | Manageable | 93th percentile mobility |
| #12 | Kean UniversityPublic | $57,237 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | 92th percentile mobility |
| #13 | $52,745 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,884 | Good | 84th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
