Best Online Computer Science Programs in North Plainfield, NJ (2026)

North Plainfield, New Jersey has a population of about 22,667. The city’s median household income is $83,529 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 201 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Plainfield. 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 $212,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to North Plainfield

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 201 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near North Plainfield. Distances are calculated from North Plainfield city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near North Plainfield

North Plainfield 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 2024 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.

North Plainfield at a Glance

Other North Plainfield-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Plainfield, NJ – 1.2 mi away (50,636 pop)
• South Plainfield, NJ – 3.4 mi away (24,221 pop)
• Westfield, NJ – 5.4 mi away (30,206 pop)
• Summit, NJ – 7.6 mi away (22,019 pop)
• Rahway, NJ – 8.3 mi away (29,451 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near North Plainfield, NJ?

Our directory has 201 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Plainfield. The closest is Strayer University-New Jersey in Piscataway, NJ (5.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saint Elizabeth University (11.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near North Plainfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near North Plainfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($212,400), Software Developer ($161,970), Computer Network Architect ($153,820). 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 Plainfield instead of North Plainfield?

Plainfield, NJ is 1.2 miles from North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield an affordable place to study computer science?

North Plainfield’s median household income of $83,529 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Plainfield 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in New Jersey
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.