Best Online Computer Science Programs in Garfield, NJ (2026)

Garfield, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $28,600 to $38,702 per year for indexed programs. Garfield has a population of about 32,502. Median household income is $75,701 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $215,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Garfield

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Garfield. Distances are calculated from Garfield city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Garfield

Garfield is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Garfield at a Glance

Other Garfield-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Lodi, NJ – 1.4 mi away (24,778 pop)
• Passaic, NJ – 1.8 mi away (70,635 pop)
• Elmwood Park, NJ – 1.9 mi away (20,295 pop)
• Clifton, NJ – 2.8 mi away (85,845 pop)
• Hackensack, NJ – 3.3 mi away (44,756 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Garfield, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Garfield. The closest is Felician University in Lodi, NJ (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berkeley College-Woodland Park (4.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Garfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Garfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($215,300), Software Developer ($166,830), Computer Network Architect ($163,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lodi instead of Garfield?

Lodi, NJ is 1.4 miles from Garfield and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Garfield an affordable place to study computer science?

Garfield’s median household income of $75,701 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Garfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.