$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

What do Computer Engineering majors do?

Skill Set
Computer engineers, who possess substantial technical, quantitative and design skills, are valued for their unique understanding of the relationships between hardware and software. They are hired by major corporations and small companies alike in a range of industries, and may be involved with the design of computing and networking products or with solving the computing and networking problems of their employers. As developers, they are called upon to build computers, create computerized instrumentation, control systems and computer communications, and to develop computer networks for companies seeking to compete in national and international marketplaces.
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
  • Jingjing  Yao
    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
  • Ruta  Kokil
    Computer Engineering offers an interesting combination of computer architecture and software development."
    Ruta Kokil
  • Rozana  Atieh
    As a commuter, it was really easy to make friends. NJIT has a very tight-knit community that welcomes you. I love NJIT! "
    Rozana Atieh

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