Graduates of this program will be able to analyze a complex computing problem and identify solutions; design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution; recognize professional responsibilities and make informed decisions; apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions, and more!
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Graduation Requirement
Students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical coursework at Rowan College in Burlington County.
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Program | Fall Enrollments | |||||
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2018FAR | 2019FAR | 2020FAR | 2021FAR | 2022FAR | 2023FAR | |
Computer Science (CSE) | 296 | 262 | 223 | 209 | 258 | 246 |
Computer Information Systems (INF) | 59 | 39 | 58 | 52 | 53 | 67 |
Cybersecurity (IAC) | 109 | 124 | 99 | 98 | 110 | 134 |
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) | 46 | 51 | 45 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Electrical Engineering Technology (ELT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 41 | 39 |
Program | Graduate Rate | |||||
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Computer Science (CSE) | 26% | 28% | 26% | 27% | 29% | 29% |
Computer Information Systems (INF) | 32% | 30% | 27% | 28% | 29% | 31% |
Cybersecurity (IAC) | 19% | 18% | 10% | 11% | 12% | 16% |
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) | 8% | 7% | 20% | 28% | 50% | |
Electrical Engineering Technology (ELT) | 0 | 0 | 2% | 7% | 5% | |
Program | Fall to Fall Retention | |||||
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Computer Science (CSE) | 62% | 64% | 57% | 52% | 59% | 60% |
Computer Information Systems (INF) | 67% | 65% | 60% | 61% | 65% | 66% |
Cybersecurity (IAC) | 67% | 68% | 44% | 45% | 62% | 66% |
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) |
- | 15% | 11% | 12% | 4% | |
Electrical Engineering Technology (ELT) |
*The graduation rates are based on a 3-year completion time frame.
*For all RCBC students, the average amount of credits to degree is 75.3.
*For all RCBC full-time students, the average time to degree is 2.3 years.
*For all RCBC part-time students, the average time to degree is 5 years.
Career Placement Information
Degree | Workforce | Continuing Education | Military | Other |
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Computer Information Systems | 44% | 33% | 11% | 12% |
Cybersecurity | 11% | 66% | 0% | 23% |
Computer Science | 11% | 88% | 0% | 1% |
Electrical Engineering Technology | 50% | 33% | 0% |
*Continuing education indicates students who transfer to a 4-year institution.
AVERAGE TERM GPA | |||||||
Program | 2017FAR | 2018FAR | 2019FAR | 2020FAR | 2021FAR | 2022FAR | 2023FAR |
Electrical Engineering Technology | 2.83 | 2.44 | 2.36 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.78 | 2.40 |
Cybersecurity | 2.98 | 2.89 | 2.57 | 2.81 | 2.83 | 2.74 | 2.56 |
Computer Science | 2.86 | 2.73 | 2.70 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.66 | 2.63 |
Computer Information Systems | 2.52 | 2.39 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.84 | 2.54 | 2.41 |
Employer Information by Degree
Computer Information Systems
- TridentCare
- Cooper University Health Care
- Radwell International, Inc.
- Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support
Computer Science
- Capital Services
Electrical Engineering Technology
- Lockheed Martin
RCBC Financial Aid Data
At RCBC as a Whole Institution:
- $20,294,000 in Federal Programs
- $3,469,212 in State Programs
- $817,000 in Institutional Programs
- Average Owed by Students after Financial Aid: $2,385.95
Students in the Computer Science, Computer Information System, and Cybersecurity Students and Electrical Engineering Majors on Average Per Year:
- Total Loans Borrowed: $48,102.00
- Total Amount Owed After Loans: $306,067.04
- Total Pell Awarded: $381,604.64
- Total CCOG Awarded: $57,204.00
- Other Aid Awarded: $139, 983.70
Other Scholarships and Grants Available: Academic Excellence Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, Military Education Benefits, National Guard Waiver, NJ Best Grant, EOF scholarship, NJ CCOG Grant, NJ CCOG Grant, NJ Stars, NJ TAG Grant, and Other/Outside Scholarship
Tuition Information: https://www.rcbc.edu/tuition
The RCBC Computer Science Club offers students an opportunity to interact with other students in their area of study. Meetings generally include topical discussions, programming challenges and language tutorial exercises.
RCBC Computer Science Advisory Board
Understanding the need to meet community and industry expectations for our graduates and recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, Rowan College at Burlington County values the role Program Advisory Boards play in the creation and continual improvement of RCBC’s programs and services. Program Advisory Boards include volunteer employer groups, community organizations, professional associations, students and alumni, and educational institutions. These groups work collaboratively with the college to encourage innovative approaches to learning in both traditional and nontraditional settings and to ensure that timely and responsive review and assessment keep RCBC’s programs of study and services relevant and current. These boards are critical in linking the college’s strategic objectives and activities with the interests of external constituents and industry groups.
NAME | AFFILIATION | WEBSITE |
Arlene Minkiewicz | Price Systems | www.pricesystems.com |
Joseph Moutoux | Lockheed Martin | www.lockheedmartin.com |
Thomas Plummer | Lockheed Martin | www.lockheedmartin.com |
Bruce Raphelson | Lockheed Martin | www.lockheedmartin.com |
Stephanie Parrino | RCBC Alum | www.rcbc.edu |