Best Online Computer Science Programs in Perth Amboy, NJ (2026)

Perth Amboy, New Jersey has a population of about 55,278. The city’s median household income is $58,490 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy 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.

Perth Amboy at a Glance

Other Perth Amboy-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Sayreville, NJ – 4.7 mi away (44,905 pop)
• Carteret, NJ – 5.0 mi away (23,992 pop)
• Rahway, NJ – 6.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
• Linden, NJ – 7.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
• Staten Island, NY – 7.8 mi away (476,015 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science programs are near Perth Amboy, NJ?

Our directory lists 5 computer science programs within 100 miles of Perth Amboy. The closest is PC AGE-Metropark in Iselin, NJ (4.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Strayer University-New Jersey (10.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Perth Amboy?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Perth Amboy 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 Sayreville instead of Perth Amboy?

Sayreville, NJ is 4.7 miles from Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy an affordable place to study computer science?

Perth Amboy’s median household income of $58,490 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Perth Amboy 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