Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 130
Program Details
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A graduating student is prepared to work as a computing professional, utilizing the knowledge acquired in the undergraduate program in Computer Science at NJIT.
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A graduating student is prepared to be both professionally and socially engaged in the computing profession.
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A graduating student is prepared for life-long learning and continuing professional development and training in Computer Science.
What You Will Learn:
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Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
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Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
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Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.
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Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
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Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
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Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice.
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Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles and Computer Science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
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Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
Admissions & curriculum
Accelerated Option
- Accelerated B.S. in Bioinformatics for Honors Pre-med Students
Computer Science Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Top 50 Public Schools nationwide - U.S News & World Report, 2025
Where do Computer Science majors work?
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Cybersecurity Architect/Consultant
- Cloud Big Data Engineer
- Bank of America
- Verizon
- Lockheed Martin
- Microsoft Corporation
- Colgate-Palmolive
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I am gaining an excellent education at NJIT that is preparing me for my goals as a researcher in academia. "JonPierre Grajales -
I became an advocate for women in computer science while studying at NJIT."Jinisha Patel
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