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 technology programs within 100 miles of Perth Amboy. 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 $212,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Perth Amboy city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin, NJ | 4.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| DeVry University-New Jersey | Iselin, NJ | 4.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Middlesex College | Edison, NJ | 5.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Union County Vocational Technical School | Scotch Plains, NJ | 8.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | 8.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey technology page.
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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $161,970 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $143,845 |
| Information Security Analyst | $138,360 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,877 |
| Computer Network Architect | $153,820 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $136,607 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $113,030 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,382 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $88,980 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,023 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $70,010 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,176 |
| Web Developer | $67,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,858 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $212,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $188,632 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,278 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,490 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Middlesex County | 5,903 workers, 332 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Perth Amboy. The closest is Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin in Iselin, NJ (4.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is College of Staten Island CUNY (8.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-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.
Sayreville, NJ is 4.7 miles from Perth Amboy 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.
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.
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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