by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how NJIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in information science.
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NJIT is in the top 15% of the country for information science. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT report a median salary of $101,263 a year. This is higher than $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, information science graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT were Asian. About 34% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of information science master’s degree graduates at NJIT were Non-Resident Alien. About 66% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 76 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of information science doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of information science doctoral degree graduates at NJIT are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 doctoral in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
This information science program at NJIT offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 180 |
NJIT conferred 180 degrees in information science/studies recently — 41% to women and 59% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (46%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.