Best Online Technology Programs in New Brunswick, NJ (2026)

New Brunswick, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. New Brunswick has a population of about 55,744. Median household income is $60,248 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $215,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to New Brunswick

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near New Brunswick. Distances are calculated from New Brunswick city center.

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

Technology Wages Near New Brunswick

New Brunswick 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 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.

New Brunswick at a Glance

Other New Brunswick-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• South Plainfield, NJ – 6.3 mi away (24,221 pop)
• Sayreville, NJ – 6.5 mi away (44,905 pop)
• Plainfield, NJ – 9.0 mi away (50,636 pop)
• North Plainfield, NJ – 9.3 mi away (22,073 pop)
• Perth Amboy, NJ – 9.4 mi away (52,499 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near New Brunswick, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near New Brunswick. The closest is Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Brunswick, NJ (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-New Jersey (9.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near New Brunswick?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near New Brunswick are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($215,300), Software Developer ($166,830), Computer Network Architect ($163,010). 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 South Plainfield instead of New Brunswick?

South Plainfield, NJ is 6.3 miles from New Brunswick and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Brunswick an affordable place to study technology?

New Brunswick’s median household income of $60,248 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Brunswick 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.