Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 129

Program Details

A graduating student is:

  • Prepared to work as a computing professional utilizing the knowledge acquired in the undergraduate program in Information Technology at NJIT.

  • Prepared to be both professionally and socially engaged in the computing profession.

  • Prepared for life-long learning and continuing professional development and training in Information Technology.

What You Will Learn:

A graduating student will have the ability to:

  • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.

  • Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

  • Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.

  • Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

  • Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society.

  • Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.

  • Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice.

  • Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.

  • Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.

  • Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.

  • Understand best practices and standards and their application.

  • Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.

Admissions & curriculum

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Information Technology Salaries

$65,300

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$78,962

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Top 50 for Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs - U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Career Prospects

Where do Information Technology majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • IT Controls Analyst
  • Cyber Security Consultant
  • Security Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Network Engineer
Top Employers
  • UPS
  • oXya - A Hitachi Data Systems Company
  • Prudential Financial
  • Optum - a UnitedHealth Group Company
  • TD Ameritrade
What our students are saying
  • Jake  Ponulak
    After graduation, I am headed to Merck & Co. for a 2 ½ year rotational program in IT. "
    Jake Ponulak
  • Robert  Gioia
    NJIT provided me with a well-rounded education in game development."
    Robert Gioia
  • Robert Gidia
    The Honors College has had a tremendous impact on my college experience."
    Robert Gidia