Bachelor of Arts

Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

Psychology builds on the same core courses as the Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology and Society, which introduces students to the relationships between society, technology and the global environment. After establishing a foundation in psychology, technology studies and research methods, students complete coursework in social psychology, social network analysis, and user experience as well as a senior thesis project of their own design.

Ultimately, students of the program will exhibit and/or engage in:

  • Professional Communication and Conduct: Students will conduct themselves ethically, as well as learn to articulate ideas soundly through traditional forms of print and new forms of digital literacy.
  • Academic Excellence: After establishing a foundation in psychology, technology studies and research methods, students complete coursework in social psychology, social network analysis and user experience, as well as complete a senior thesis project of their own design.
  • Professional Skillset for Diverse Professions: Graduates are well equipped to pursue numerous career opportunities, including user experience researcher, user experience designer, market researcher, advertising analytics and sales, digital analyst, consultant, brand strategist, graduate education in the social and behavioral sciences.

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What You Will Learn:

While students in Psychology will learn and apply their knowledge in diverse areas of computer, social and cognitive sciences, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • In-depth theoretical knowledge in foundations in psychology, technology studies and research methods, as well as coursework in social psychology, social network analysis and user experience.
  • Application of theoretical knowledge through successful completion of a senior thesis project of the student’s own design.
  • Mastery of core concepts expanded from the Science, Technology and Society curriculum, including Science, Technology and Society Core coursework, Mind, Behavior & Society Core coursework, User Experience Core coursework and additional Psychology electives.
  • Preparation for graduate degree programs in the social and cognitive sciences, as well as a wide variety of careers such as computer and information research scientist and market research analyst.

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Cyberpsychology Salaries

$51,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$75,985

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Job growth for computer and information research scientists to increase faster than average

Career Prospects

Where do Psychology majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Brand Strategist
  • Digital Analyst
  • Market Researcher
  • User Experience Designer/Researcher
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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The Forensic Science B.S. program aims to provide students with strong foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as mastery of forensic field practices and laboratory procedures.

Students enrolled in the Forensic Science program will also gain concentrated expertise through one of the program's three options: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and digital forensics. Ultimately, students of the program will exhibit and/or engage in:

  • Professional, Ethical and Legal Conduct: Students will conduct ethical research, as well as learn legal procedures and strong courtroom communication skills required by forensic science professionals.

    *Background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment (Reference: NIJ Report NCJ 203099 -- "Qualifications for a Career in Forensic Science," pp.7-10)
  • Forensic Research and Field Experience: Students will participate in a forensic science capstone experience (professional internship, cutting-edge forensic science research or professional workshops) to gain working knowledge of all aspects of the forensic science field and establish a professional network before graduation.
  • Academic Excellence: Students will excel in the program’s “Forensic Science Core” curriculum, designed to equip students with a background in core forensic science concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation and professional regulatory practices.

NJIT's BS in Forensic Science degree with concentrations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Digital Forensics is now accredited by FEPAC.

What You Will Learn:

While students in the Forensic Science B.S. program will learn and apply their knowledge in diverse areas of the chemical, biological and computer sciences, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • In-depth theoretical knowledge in forensic science practices, such as trace evidence analysis, DNA identification, forensic microscopy, chain of custody procedures, and expert witness courtroom testimony.
  • Application of theoretical knowledge through the program’s “Forensic Science Capstone” experience, including a co-op position in a forensic science laboratory, series of professional workshops, or extensive forensic science research.
  • Mastery of core concepts taught in the “Forensic Science Core” curriculum, including Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Law and Evidence, Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Microscopy and Forensic Biology.
  • Completion of advanced coursework in analytical chemistry, as well as concentrated courses in one of the program’s three options: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, or digital forensics option.
  • Ability to learn and stay current with forensic field methods and evidence collection, as well as technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices.
  • Ability to effectively collect, process and document evidence, as well as communicate results and provide expert courtroom testimony.
  • Mastery of foundational biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics coursework needed to pursue graduate degrees in STEM, medicine, dentistry or law, as well as careers in fields such as environmental and pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology, chemistry, homeland security, and regulatory agencies.

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Forensic Science Salaries

$56,320

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$67,440

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Career Prospects

Where do Forensic Science majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Crime Laboratory Analyst
  • Forensic Ballistics Expert
  • Medical Examiner
Top Employers
  • Investigation and Security Services
  • Local and State Government
  • Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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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.
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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 121

Program Details

Students will acquire the skills needed to develop an understanding of the "common body of knowledge" as defined by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. In addition, students will develop a set of frameworks to analyze, comprehend, and enjoy facts, concepts, and ideas and analytical and critical thinking, decision making, leadership, planning and organization, and problem-solving skills.

What You Will Learn:

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of business.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze concepts, to apply these concepts to solve business problems and use quantitative methodologies as tools to solve business problems.
  • Oral communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver effective presentations enhanced by technology.
  • Written communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to write clear and concise reports.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to search databases, locate, use and properly cite relevant information.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and use team building behaviors to accomplish group tasks.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and make decisions grounded in ethical principles.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to use technology for effective project management.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global context in which business is conducted.

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Business Salaries

$67,500

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

Top 50 Nationally for Entrepreneurship Studies

Career Prospects

Where do Business majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
Top Employers
  • Prudential
  • Bank of America
  • Amazon
  • Cigna
  • CGI
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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The BS in Computer Science program's objective is to offer:

A Broad Foundation in Computing: The program offers the most comprehensive technical foundation across all computing-related degrees. You will develop a deep understanding of computing fundamentals and intelligent systems — preparing you to work on computing infrastructure, cybersecurity, energy-efficient AI systems, human oversight of AI, and large-scale agentic software systems. This breadth positions you to lead innovation across the full spectrum of computing challenges.

Pathways for Specialization: Starting with the cohort entering our program in Fall 2026, students can earn their BS degree with an optional concentration in:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity

Studying Computer Science at NJIT makes you part of the Ying Wu College of Computing, the region's only dedicated computing college. As a top-50 public university and R1 research institution minutes from NYC, we combine academic excellence with world-class research opportunities and access to the world's leading tech hub. You'll learn from internationally renowned faculty and industry leaders in the NYC/NJ metro area, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard and emerging technologies.

Accreditation. NJIT's BS in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science programs. For complete accreditation information, including Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Student Outcomes (SOs), please visit the official BS in Computer Science program page.

What You Will Learn:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Problem-Solving & Analysis — Break down complex computing problems and apply computer science principles — alongside relevant knowledge from other disciplines — to identify effective solutions.
  • Design & Implementation — Design, build, and evaluate computing solutions that meet specific requirements while reflecting best practices in your area of focus.
  • Communication — Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences across professional contexts.
  • Ethical Practice — Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed decisions grounded in legal and ethical principles.
  • Teamwork & Leadership — Contribute effectively as a team member and step into leadership roles on computing projects.
  • Technical Mastery — Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to build robust, well-engineered solutions.

What Our Graduates Achieve. Three to five years after graduation, our students are:

  • Leading Innovation in Computing — Developing innovative computing solutions, advancing the field through research and entrepreneurship, and collaborating with industry and government to drive technological progress.
  • Designing for Ethical Impact — Applying ethical principles and global perspectives to create computing solutions that address real societal challenges and benefit diverse communities.
  • Growing as Lifelong Learners — Staying at the forefront of computing through continuous professional development, rapid adaptation to emerging technologies, and exploration of transdisciplinary opportunities.

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Computer Science Salaries

$92,300

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$97,819

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Top 50 Public Schools nationwide - U.S News & World Report, 2025

Career Prospects

Where do Computer Science majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Architect/Consultant
  • Cloud Big Data Engineer
Top Employers
  • Bank of America
  • Verizon
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Colgate-Palmolive
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  • Vignesh  Kumar
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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The NJIT Theatre Arts and Technology program's mission is to foster a vibrant and intellectually rigorous environment, cultivating technical and creative skills for excellence in design and performance. Emphasizing collaboration, curiosity, and community, the program blends theatrical history with contemporary priorities to prepare students to impactfully contribute to diverse career paths in our evolving society.

A polytechnic theatre graduate possesses a unique blend of artistic understanding and technical proficiency. Within the theatre industry, they could pursue roles such as a technical director, lighting designer, head electrician, scenic designer, or production manager. Outside of theatre, their problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are highly transferable to fields like event management, marketing, project coordination, or even technical roles in areas like AV production for corporate events and conferences.

What You Will Learn:

Students will cultivate a comprehensive understanding of theatrical history, dramatic literature, and pertinent methodologies and styles.

  • Students will have knowledge of the historical, cultural, and theoretical foundations of theatre, enabling them to meaningfully contribute to theatremaking.
  • Students will be able to connect how current theatre industry practices have been informed by past practices.
  • Students will be able to brainstorm and explore how they might create their own future practices.

Students will master foundational theatrical techniques and be able to dig deeper toward mastery in an area of their choice.

  • Students will learn and explore creative and technical methods within a wide array of theatrical disciplines.
  • Students will be adept in the full process for their chosen discipline.
  • Students will have a strong understanding of how their discipline interacts with the other theatre disciplines.

Students will develop highly effective interpersonal skills for their theatrical practice.

  • Students will have a firm understanding of their own process of creativity and be able to apply that to every theatre project they engage in.
  • Students will be confident and effective in their communication.
  • Students will use collaboration in a positive manner that prioritizes artmaking.
  • Students will be able to critically analyze their own work and apply their findings against their intentions.
  • Students will be able to problem-solve and pivot with new ideas when obstacles present themselves.

Students will discover and articulate their own individual artistic voice and have a deep sense of passion for their craft.

  • Students will have a strong sense of what kind of work they want to work on.
  • Students will be able to articulate and capitalize on where their strengths are.
  • Students will develop an artistic reflexiveness that will enable them to identify and learn new skills in their evolution as artists. 
  • Students will have created the foundation of their portfolio/website/resume/CV to launch their career.

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Theatre Arts and Technology Salaries

$43,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$55,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Alumni work in the entertainment industry using design, community arts development, set and www management, and teaching youth theatre.

Career Prospects

Where do Theatre Arts and Technology majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Communications Associate
  • Office Manager
  • Unit Computing Specialist
Top Employers
  • Plast-O-Matic Valves Inc.
  • The Watermill Center
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    Theatre Arts & Technology strengthened my character, my confidence, and my own perception of the world around me."
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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The overall objective of the Communication and Media program is to guide students through the critical steps of developing media literacy and enriched, practical understandings of multimodal communication—enabling them to cultivate expression, to portray narratives and arguments, to conduct and reflect research using contemporary tools.

We expect that, as a student and/or graduate of the Communication and Media B.S. program, you will exhibit the following:

  • Professionalism: Students will sharpen professional skills used by top communicators in every professional field.
  • Academic Excellence: Our students work on sharpening their academic knowledge in a variety of communication fields, such as with videography, and sound—applying research, planning, writing, editing, and producing works through each of these media.
  • Commitment to Growth and Development: Our students are passionate about gaining communications skills across a range of contemporary media, qualifying them for positions anywhere in the marketplace.

What You Will Learn:

The program provides skills that enable students to communicate effectively using all types of verbal and visual techniques in the contemporary media environment that is prominent both within the fields of the Arts and Humanities and within the culture at large. While students will learn a wide range of skills and knowledge, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate the practical use of the processes and tools of communication media (i.e., hardware, software, and networks).
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to use empirical research methods.
  • Students can explain conceptual perspectives on communication media (i.e., being able to see a wider historical and social context), including ethical dimensions.
  • Students will be able to apply critical frameworks (including identifying and resolving communication design problems).
  • Students will demonstrate the skills needed to write and edit verbally and visually (including graphics).
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to design documents of all types (written and digital media) within constraints and with regard to economic, environmental, social, political, and ethical concerns.

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Communication and Media Salaries

$68,600

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$110,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Current professions feature a growing need for experts adept in both the creative and business side of the design process.

Career Prospects

Where do Communication and Media majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Corporate Communications Director
  • Marketing Communications Manager
  • Senior Communications Specialist
  • Human Resources Manager
Top Employers
  • Zen Doggo
  • IBM Corp
  • The Boeing Company
  • Navex Global
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