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

Paramus, New Jersey has a population of about 26,500. The city’s median household income is $139,707 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Paramus, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $15,317 per year. 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 Paramus

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Paramus city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Paramus

Paramus 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.

Paramus at a Glance

Other Paramus-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Fair Lawn, NJ – 2.5 mi away (33,453 pop)
• Ridgewood, NJ – 3.3 mi away (25,533 pop)
• Elmwood Park, NJ – 3.8 mi away (20,295 pop)
• Bergenfield, NJ – 4.1 mi away (27,647 pop)
• Hackensack, NJ – 4.1 mi away (44,756 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science programs are near Paramus, NJ?

Our directory lists 5 computer science programs within 100 miles of Paramus. The closest is Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Felician University (5.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Paramus 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 Fair Lawn instead of Paramus?

Fair Lawn, NJ is 2.5 miles from Paramus 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 Paramus an affordable place to study computer science?

Paramus’s median household income of $139,707 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paramus 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