B.S. Computer Engineering

Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits: 129

Program Details

The Computer Engineering BS Program will provide students with a rigorous learning experience and prepare them for professional careers in the field. We expect each of our graduates to:

Succeed in computer engineering areas or other diverse fields that require analytical and professional skills.
Pursue professional development, including continuing or advanced education, relevant to their career plans.
Contribute to their fields or professions and society.

What You Will Learn:

While students in the Computer Engineering B.S. program will learn a wide range of skills, we specifically aim for all of our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability;
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
An ability to communicate effectively;
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context;
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning;
A knowledge of contemporary issues;
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Admissions & curriculum

129 Required Credits

Course listing and prerequisites

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Salaries

$86,400

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$93,915

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s graduate programs in Computer Engineering are ranked in the top 100 in the U.S

Career Prospects

Where do Computer Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles

Software Engineer
Computer Hardware Design Engineer
Network Engineer
Computer Systems Engineer
Embedded Systems Engineer

Top Employers

Harris Corporation
Altice USA
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Schneider Electric
Public Service Enterprise Group

What our students are saying

My courses in machine learning are a key source of inspiration as I head off to solve problems as an R&D engineer."

James Basuino
I chose to complete my Ph.D. at NJIT because I knew I would receive the professional training I needed to prepare for an academic career."

Jingjing Yao
Computer Engineering offers an interesting combination of computer architecture and software development."

Ruta Kokil