Newark College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering

What do Chemical Engineering majors do?

What our students are saying
  • Victoria Harbour
    What I love about research at NJIT is that primary investigators draw on creative and hardworking thinkers throughout the campus community. "
    Victoria Harbour
  • Kerri-Lee  Chintersingh
    I’m interested in current challenges the energy community faces."
    Kerri-Lee Chintersingh
  • Mehnaz  Mursalat
    I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. "
    Mehnaz Mursalat

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Biomedical Engineering

What do Biomedical Engineering majors do?

What our students are saying
  • Oyindamola  Owoeye
    I work on biomechanical devices for rehabilitation. What motivates me is turning health-related challenges into practical solutions."
    Oyindamola Owoeye
  • Madhusan  Duwadi
    I was able to get research experience during my freshmen year, which is really cool."
    Madhusan Duwadi
  • Margaret  Christian
    I’m really grateful to the Honors College for giving me the chance to do research."
    Margaret Christian

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Computer Engineering

What do Computer Engineering majors do?

What our students are saying
  • James  Basuino
    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
  • Ruta  Kokil
    Computer Engineering offers an interesting combination of computer architecture and software development."
    Ruta Kokil
  • 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

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

Master’s students in NJIT’s Computer Engineering Program are expected to undertake advanced study related to hardware, software or the interaction between the two, while also preparing to become leaders in academia, industry or the government. These are some of our basic goals for master’s students, which include both intellectual and ethical considerations.

What You Will Learn:

Master’s students in NJIT’s Computer Engineering program are preparing for diverse fields and will work with renowned experts in specialty areas such as Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems, Computer Networking, VLSI System Design and Intelligent Systems. While gaining niche expertise, they will also:

  • Demonstrate a broad technical expertise in Computer Engineering through successful coursework and achievement on exams
  • Communicate research outcomes to the scientific community through oral presentations and written work, including your thesis and conference presentations
  • Find employment in computer engineering or a related field

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Computer Engineering 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • James  Basuino
    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

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Occupational Safety and Health Engineering

What do Occupational Safety and Health Engineering majors do?

What our students are saying
  • Prakash  Kothari
    NJIT’s OSHE MS program provided me with the opportunity to reach higher and grow professionally."
    Prakash Kothari
  • Eddie  Malave
    I knew I needed to go to a reputable and respected engineering university as a graduate."
    Eddie Malave
  • Hilsson Angeles
    NJIT was my dream school."
    Hilsson Angeles

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Degree Overview

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

Program Details

The Surveying Engineering Technology program expects that:

  • Graduates will become licensed surveyors and/or GIS specialists.

  • Graduates will be able to take on supervisory roles in their firms.  Some graduates will start their own surveying practice.

  • Graduates will be able to apply and expand upon their undergraduate-level surveying preparation.  This will be accomplished through continuing education and becoming involved in regional and national professional societies such as NJSPLS and ACS.

What You Will Learn:

Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Professional Engineer’s examination in New Jersey with the appropriate experience, as determined by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. They also will gain:

  • An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines to broadly defined engineering technology activities.

  • An ability to select and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies.

  • An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.

  • An ability to design systems, components or processes for broadly defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.

  • An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team. 

  • An ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly defined engineering technology problems.

  • An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

  • A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.

  • An ability to utilize modern measurement technologies to acquire spatial data.

  • An ability to utilize industry-standard software to solve technical problems.

  • An ability to apply technical concepts to the design and implementation of measurement systems to meet project requirements.

  • An ability to design and implement procedures, and analyze data for conformance with precision and accuracy requirements.

  • An ability to carry out or supervise surveying activities and processes such as measurements, positioning, mapping, boundary determination and geographic/land information systems.

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Surveying Engineering Technology Salaries

$72,500

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$74,460

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

The geospatial mapping market is growing at an annual rate of almost 35 percent.

Career Prospects

Where do Surveying Engineering Technology majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Surveying Engineer
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Geomatics Engineer
  • GIS Analyst
Top Employers
  • Grant Engineering & Construction Group LLC
  • Seneca Survey Company Inc.
  • Vital Survey
  • Faraldi Group Inc.
What our students are saying
  • Hilsson Angeles
    NJIT was my dream school."
    Hilsson Angeles
  • Seif Issa
    Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."
    Seif Issa

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Environmental Engineering

What do Environmental Engineering majors do?

What our students are saying
  • Ahmed Khaled  Abdella
    I work on nanobubbles. My target is to help develop simple, cheap, eco-friendly and safe technologies for all parts of the world."
    Ahmed Khaled Abdella
  • Wenxin  Ye
    I’m from Beijing, and I’ve been aware of environmental issues since I was a kid. I’m here to learn how to improve and fix these problems."
    Wenxin Ye
  • Hilsson Angeles
    NJIT was my dream school."
    Hilsson Angeles

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

Our program educational objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni. 

  1. Research and/or Practice: Alumni will successfully engage in research and/or practice of transportation planning, engineering and management within industry, government, and private practice, working toward sustainable solutions. Alumni will be able to synthesize technical knowledge of analysis and design to identify, formulate and solve problems of professional interest and importance.
  2. Professional Growth: Alumni will advance their skills through innovation, professional growth and development activities such as research and doctoral study, professional registration, and continuing education. 
  3. Service: Alumni will perform service to society and the profession through membership and participation in professional societies, government, educational institutions, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors. 

What You Will Learn:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Specify or design and experiment to meet a need, conduct the experiment, and analyze and explain the resulting data.
  2. Identify, formulate, and solve complex transportation problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.
  3. Synthesize advanced technical knowledge in a traditional or emerging area of knowledge in a specialized area of transportation.

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Transportation Salaries

$69,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$72,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s Civil Engineering graduate programs rank in the top 100 in the country.

Career Prospects

Where do Transportation majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Traffic Engineer
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
  • Fleet Operations Manager
  • Transportation System Analyst
Top Employers
  • New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
  • The Port Authority of NY & NJ
  • NJ Transit
  • UPS
  • CSX Railroad
What our students are saying
  • Hilsson Angeles
    NJIT was my dream school."
    Hilsson Angeles
  • Seif Issa
    Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."
    Seif Issa

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

Educate professionals and provide them with the skills required to work in the pharmaceutical field, with particular emphasis on the engineering aspects of drug manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, pharmaceutical development, and pharmaceutical operations.

What You Will Learn:

Students in the MS Pharma Engineering Master's Degree Program will learn a wide range of leadership and management skills in addition to the following skills: 

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Chemical Engineering Salaries

$75,900

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$86,991

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s Chemical Engineering program is in the top 100 in the country

Career Prospects

Where do Chemical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Research And Development Engineer
Top Employers
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • FM Global
  • L'Oreal USA
  • Phillips 66
  • TEVA Pharmaceuticals
What our students are saying
  • Mehnaz  Mursalat
    I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. "
    Mehnaz Mursalat
  • Victoria Harbour
    What I love about research at NJIT is that primary investigators draw on creative and hardworking thinkers throughout the campus community. "
    Victoria Harbour
  • Kerri-Lee  Chintersingh
    I’m interested in current challenges the energy community faces."
    Kerri-Lee Chintersingh

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

To educate engineers, expand knowledge and develop new tools for solving complex technological problems. This program offers students unusual opportunities to specialize in advanced phases of electrical engineering and provides state-of-the-art training at advanced levels in areas of technical specialization, including faculty-supervised research.

What You Will Learn:

Students in the MS Electrical Engineering Master's Degree Program will learn a wide range of leadership and management skills in addition to the following skills: 

  •  Linear systems.
  •  Random signal analysis.
  •  Project management.
  •  Decision analysis.

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Electrical Engineering Salaries

$67,500

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$72,564

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Top Ranked Online Master's in Engineering Programs - U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Career Prospects

Where do Electrical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Telecommunication Engineer
  • Computer Network Architect
  • Control Systems and Robotics Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
Top Employers
  • National Grid
  • Dominion Energy
  • Exelon Corporation
  • PSE&G
  • General Electric (GE) Power
What our students are saying
  • Olivia   Hadlaw
    While my main focus is on my classes, I'm always looking for opportunities outside of them such as traveling to conferences."
    Olivia Hadlaw
  • Abbas  Kiani
    As a doctoral candidate, NJIT gave me the best opportunity to perform interesting and instructive projects."
    Abbas Kiani
  • Cem  Erkam
    Everything is so close! I have everything I want - food, shopping, friends, and New York City. I go into Manhattan every weekend."
    Cem Erkam