$61,000
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$91,000
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
This major offers three areas of specialization: Technology, Environment, and Global Urban Studies.

What do Urban Systems majors do?

Skill Set
The Joint Ph.D. Program in Urban Systems is designed for students who wish to conduct advanced research to deliver innovative solutions to the challenges cities face based on multidisciplinary approaches. Our doctoral students engage in research to develop a knowledge base in urban systems, including buildings, infrastructure, transportation, humans, socio-economics, and the interconnections between them, through original research.

Degrees Offered

Career Prospects

Where do Urban Systems majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Assistant Professor
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Research Scientist
  • Urban Planner
Top Employers
  • Universities
  • Research Institutes
  • Government
What our students are saying
  • Ha Pham
    The faculty offered me lots of support."
    Ha Pham

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