Best Software Development Schools Near Bergenfield, NJ (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bergenfield, New Jersey has 108 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,913 to $71,845 per year for indexed programs. Bergenfield has a population of about 28,269. Median household income is $124,083 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $166,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Software Development Schools to Bergenfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Bergenfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bergenfield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Bergenfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ 2.6 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $15,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 15.9 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 43.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,230
Avg net price $4,436/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,415
Out‑of‑state$9,523
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ 25.1 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 59.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $22,829/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ 34.7 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 60.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,861
Avg net price $2,288/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, NJ 42.1 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 69.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,145
Avg net price $6,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ 57.4 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 55.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,264
Avg net price $5,279/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ 95.8 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 55.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,212
Avg net price $5,996/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,320
Out‑of‑state$4,416
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

Sewell, NJ 98.7 miles from Bergenfield BOC Score 49.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,751
Avg net price $12,378/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,160
Out‑of‑state$6,000
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Software Development Wages Near Bergenfield

Bergenfield 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$166,830New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$148,162
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$130,540New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$115,933
Computer Programmer$126,750New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$112,567
Computer Systems Analyst$128,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$113,979

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.

Bergenfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,269Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$124,083Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Bergenfield, NJ?

Our directory has 108 accredited schools offering software development programs near Bergenfield. The closest is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St. Thomas Aquinas College (8.8 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles near Bergenfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Bergenfield are: Software Developer ($166,830), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($130,540), Computer Systems Analyst ($128,340). 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 Englewood instead of Bergenfield?

Englewood, NJ is 2.5 miles from Bergenfield and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bergenfield an affordable place to study software development?

Bergenfield’s median household income of $124,083 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bergenfield 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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Other Programs Available in Bergenfield

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bergenfield:

Data verified: August 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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