by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NJIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.
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NJIT is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #165 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 5 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 5 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 16 |
| Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 16 |
| Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 526 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT earn a median of $94,219 a year. This is higher than $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT were Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 200 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at NJIT were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 383 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at NJIT are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the computer & information sciences majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
This computer & information sciences program at NJIT breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 898 |
| Information Science | 180 |
| Information Technology | 50 |
| Computer Science | 2 |