$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

What do Information Technology majors do?

Skill Set
At NJIT, IT is the applied computing discipline within the field of computing. Students get a balanced approach to software and hardware applications and their conceptual underpinnings. Through hands-on practice in core courses and individualized specializations (including Network & Information Security, Game Development, Web Applications, Management and Multimedia and Criminal Justice & Law), you will be ready to solve complex software and hardware problems, provide user support and contribute to the development and evolution of the IT infrastructures in various organizations.

Degrees Offered

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

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