Thomas Edison State University
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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Trenton, NJ (2026)
Trenton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Trenton has a population of about 89,966. Median household income is $47,102 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $197,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Trenton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Trenton. Distances are calculated from Trenton city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Trenton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Rider University
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Mercer County Community College
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Bucks County Community College
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Strayer University-Pennsylvania
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Trenton
Trenton is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 45940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,770 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $124,777 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,190 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $104,835 |
| Computer Network Architect | $140,340 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $135,988 |
| Database Administrator | $123,490 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $119,661 |
| Database Architect | $141,220 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $136,841 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,540 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $125,523 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $84,750 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $82,122 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $71,920 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $69,690 |
| Web Developer | $106,730 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $103,421 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $87,530 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $84,816 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $197,420 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $191,298 |
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.
Trenton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,966 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,102 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Mercer County | 4,261 workers, 496 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Trenton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Princeton, NJ – 10.4 mi away (31,249 pop)
- Philadelphia, PA – 24.6 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
- New Brunswick, NJ – 24.8 mi away (56,910 pop)
- Camden, NJ – 26.9 mi away (74,420 pop)
- Sayreville, NJ – 28.6 mi away (44,905 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Trenton, NJ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Trenton. The closest is Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Pennsylvania (12.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Trenton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Trenton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($197,420), Database Architect ($141,220), Computer Network Architect ($140,340). 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 Princeton instead of Trenton?
Princeton, NJ is 10.4 miles from Trenton 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 Trenton an affordable place to study computer science?
Trenton’s median household income of $47,102 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trenton 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.
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