Master's of Science

Degree Overview

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

Program Details

One of the primary objectives of the Physics M.S. program is to provide students with the academic foundation and research experience they will need for professional development, as well as for graduate study at the Ph. D. Level. Through their coursework and research during their M.S. theses project, majors are prepared for a successful career or to become Ph.D. candidates in physics, applied physics, materials science and related disciplines. Thus, students will demonstrate and take part in:

  • Academic Excellence: Students will excel in academic study of principles of physics as well as research focuses they choose from a wide range of areas, such as optical science, astronomy and solar-terrestrial physics, laser physics and others.

  • Real-World Experience: Students will gain expertise in basic laboratory equipment and field techniques through on-campus opportunities at NJIT and the university’s distinguished research partnerships.

  • Communication and Collaboration: Students will effectively collaborate on research toward their thesis and may play a supporting role in the form of searching and preparing literature reviews based on research papers that are relevant to the topic of their theses.

What You Will Learn:

If you are interested in an advanced research-driven education in applied physics, engineering and technology, the Applied Physics M.S. program offers a distinguished and diverse academic environment to take your next step. While students in the Applied Physics M.S. Program get to earn a wide range of knowledge and skills from areas that they are passionate about, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Upon graduation, students should acquire the fundamental set of knowledge covered by the required courses.

  • Upon graduation, most of the students who consider the next level of Graduate education should be able to prepare for Ph.D. qualifier exams in Physics and Applied Physics at NJIT or other Universities.

  • Upon graduation, most of the students should be able to acquire a necessary depth of knowledge in the area of specialization, such as optics, biophysics, material science, or astronomy to be admitted to and successfully proceed with the Ph.D. studies at NJIT or other Universities.

  • Upon graduation, students should be able to acquire skills to identify scientific problems, perform literature review on the problem, and identify the solution venues in research environment.

  • Upon graduation, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a Member of a Research Team with improved qualification as Members of Technical Staff in Industry. Students should become more knowledgeable and competitive on a job market.

  • Upon graduation, a student should be able to formulate a research question and develop a systematic approach to address it, at both the conceptual and technical levels.

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Applied Physics Salaries

$83,500

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$88,500

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

This degree also opens a door to continue education at the graduate level.

Career Prospects

Where do Applied Physics majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Research Associate
  • Physicist
  • Laser Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • High School Physics Teacher
Top Employers
  • AeroFarms
  • Lockheed Martin
  • PRA Health Sciences
  • Princeton Plasma Physics Lab
What our students are saying
  • Navjot  Panchhi
    My primary goals in physics are to study at the forefront and provide the public with an up-to-date grasp of the natural sciences."
    Navjot Panchhi
  • JonPierre  Grajales
    NJIT's physics professors have had a major impact on my education by giving me positions in their labs."
    JonPierre Grajales
  • David  Monroe
    NJIT is the college that is teaching me how the universe works. I can't wait to use what I learn to become a groundbreaking researcher."
    David Monroe

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Degree Overview

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

Program Details

The Master of Science in Biology is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of both plant and animal biology, as well as microbiology. Through their advanced study and research experiences, the program aims for graduates:

  • To be provided with a broad background in the life sciences at different levels of biological organization (from molecular, cellular, and organismal biology, to populations, communities and ecosystems).

  • To be provided with a comprehensive education in biology that stresses scientific reasoning and problem solving across the spectrum of disciplines within biology.

  • To be provided with extensive hands-on training in laboratory skills and/or field techniques.

  • To be provided thorough training in written and oral communication of scientific information.

  • To be engaged in scientific inquiry and foster life-long learning.

  • To be prepared to make informed political and societal decisions relevant to the biological sciences.

What You Will Learn:

While students in the program gain focused skills and theoretical knowledge helpful for launching their chosen career in biological sciences, we specifically aim for students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Students will integrate math, physical sciences and technology to answer biological questions using the scientific method.

  • Students will demonstrate proficiency of lab and field techniques in their area of specialization.

  • Students will master and retain fundamental concepts in biology.

  • Students will demonstrate the skill to assess and analyze data with objectivity.

  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in searching, reading and evaluating the scientific literature.

  • Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding and competency in a specific discipline within the biological sciences.

  • Students will be able to communicate scientific ideas effectively in both oral and written formats.

  • Students will be able to think critically and evaluate, design, conduct and quantitatively assess innovative research in a biological discipline.

  • Students will have acquired the skills and knowledge needed for employment or advanced graduate or professional study in discipline related areas.

  • Students will be able to read, understand, and critically interpret the primary biological literature in their area of interest.

  • Students will recognize and be able to apply basic ethical principles to basic and applied biological practice and will understand the role of biological science, scientists, and practitioners in society.

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Biology Salaries

$50,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$52,500

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

A bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences is the fourth most popular degree option nationwide.

Career Prospects

Where do Biology majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Clinical Research
  • Optometric technician
  • Equine Veterinary Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Formulation Chemist
Top Employers
  • Performance Physical Therapy And Sports Conditioning
  • Princeton Orthopaedics
  • Morristown Memorial Hospital
  • L'Oreal USA
  • Lansdale Rx Pharmacy
What our students are saying
  • Subashkusum  Ray
    NJIT has helped me pursue and foster my dream of understanding the emergent patterns in biological systems."
    Subashkusum Ray
  • Chandni  Patel
    NJIT is preparing me to flourish in medical school and residency and become a strong and well-rounded professional."
    Chandni Patel
  • Neha  Thati
    I have built a strong foundation at NJIT to carry throughout my future endeavors."
    Neha Thati

Degree Overview

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

Program Details

Students of the M.A. program will engage in advanced academic study and conduct their own dynamic scholarly research that seeks to recount diverse perspectives and provide a fuller understanding of complex issues we face today. Above all, the program is designed to enrich students' lives by exposing them to some of the major experiences and events, people and cultures, books and ideas that have shaped our modern world.

We expect that students/graduates of the History M.A. program will the exhibit and/or engage in the following:

  • Academic Excellence: Students will excel in their history coursework, as well as engage in internships available at local historical organizations.

  • Professionalism: Students hone professional communication, collaboration and research skills needed to enhance their professional career and increase their opportunities for advancement.

  • Career Development: Students will prepare for an advanced degree or careers in teaching, business, law, government, administration, and other fields related to history.

What You Will Learn:

In the program, History M.A. students will engage in strong academic work and dynamic research collaborations with distinguished faculty and fellow students. For the M.A. in History, students must complete 30 credits of coursework, which includes 18 credits in an area of concentration (American History; World History; or the History of Technology, Environment, and Medicine/Health).  Students must take at least 6 credits outside of their concentration, and complete either a thesis (6 credits) or a Master's Essay (3 credits). Among the many important skills that students of the program will master, Learning Outcomes specifically include:

  • Students will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

  • Students will examine information and data in historical sources and draw logical conclusions from them.

  • Students will have problem-solving skills required to learn how a past idea, event, or person has affected the present.

  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in seeking and using information efficiently, effectively and ethically.

  • Students will observe and practice applications of concepts learned in a real-world setting.

  • Students will develop independent research skills to examine and process information from a large number of historical documents, texts, and other sources.

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History Salaries

$60,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

Employment of museum and archive curators is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

Career Prospects

Where do History majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Attorney
  • History Instructor/ Teacher
  • Journalist/Editor
  • Archivist/Librarian
  • Museum Curator
Top Employers
  • Law Firms
  • Government
  • School Districts and Colleges/ Universities
  • Museums/Libraries
  • Publishers
What our students are saying
  • Andrew  Edmonson
    My experience at NJIT has been invaluable in preparing me for law school and the workplace."
    Andrew Edmonson
  • Jasmin   Jaludi
    One of the best decisions I have ever made was studying History at NJIT. "
    Jasmin Jaludi
  • Seif Issa
    Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."
    Seif Issa

Degree Overview

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

Program Details

  • Increased breadth and depth of knowledge and problem-solving skills in the broad field of Mechanical Engineering.

  • Development of professional independence, creativity, leadership and the capacity for continuing professional and intellectual growth.

  • Successful engagement in the Mechanical Engineering design processes and the practical application of engineering theory, methods and practices.

  • Effective service to their professional societies as well as their local, national or global communities.

What You Will Learn:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve problems.

  • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

  • An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.

  • An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

  • An ability to communicate effectively.

  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.

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Mechanical Engineering Salaries

$64,700

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$66,433

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026.

Career Prospects

Where do Mechanical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
Top Employers
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Stryker Orthopaedics
  • Honeywell
  • Valcor Engineering
  • Schneider Electric
What our students are saying
  • Mina  Morcos
    Getting an internship at an aerospace engineering corporation changed my future. After I graduate with my mechanical engineering degree, I'm going to be a pilot. "
    Mina Morcos
  • Anthony  Krake
    My NJIT degree provided me all the tools I needed to be successful in the real world."
    Anthony Krake
  • Bodhi  Chaudhuri
    I credit my NJIT degree and connections with helping me land three job offers within two weeks of graduating."
    Bodhi Chaudhuri

Degree Overview

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

Program Details

The mission of the MS in Power and Energy Systems is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in power and energy sectors. The program will train students in power and energy systems engineering that is especially relevant to the global energy landscape transitioning towards a zero-emission economy.

  • Program graduates will apply fundamental knowledge of power and energy systems to problems of power system design, protection, simulation, and operations commonly encountered in the power and energy industry.
  • Program graduates will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of industrial practices.
  • Program graduates will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of industrial practices.

What You Will Learn:

  • Students will be able to design, analyze, and optimize power generation and distribution systems to meet grid and user specifications and requirements.
  • Students will be able to design, implement, and manage robust protection schemes for power and energy systems to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure in diverse operational conditions.
  • Students will be able to incorporate power electronics devices into the design, control, and optimization of power conversion, distribution, and energy management in various energy-related systems.
  • Students will be able to integrate renewable and conventional energy technologies to meet the demands of a sustainable and reliable energy infrastructure.
  • Students will be able to apply the theories and techniques of clean energy to evaluate the environmental impacts and sustainability of power and energy systems.
  • Students will be able to apply advanced engineering and management techniques to real-world power and energy system challenges and foster innovation and best practices within the industry.
  • Students will learn from industrial engineers at power and energy facilities to advance their professional vision and apply the knowledge to real-world problems.

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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
  • 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
  • Abbas  Kiani
    As a doctoral candidate, NJIT gave me the best opportunity to perform interesting and instructive projects."
    Abbas Kiani
  • 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

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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 environmental engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working toward sustainable solutions in one or more technical specialty. Alumni will be able to synthesize technical knowledge of engineering 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 engineering 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 environmental problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques; and
  3. Synthesize advanced technical knowledge in a traditional or emerging area of knowledge in a specialized area of environmental engineering.

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Environmental Engineering Salaries

$48,750

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$63,447

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s graduate programs in Environmental Engineering rank in the top 75 in the U.S.

Career Prospects

Where do Environmental Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Water Resources/Drainage Engineer
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Senior Environmental Project Manager
  • Air Quality Engineer
Top Employers
  • AECOM
  • Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
  • WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
  • Langan
  • Stantec
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
  • 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

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

  • Research and Practice: Alumni will successfully engage in research, practice, or both, related to critical infrastructure systems within the industry, government and private practice, where they will work toward sustainable solutions. Alumni will be able to organize, analyze, manage, restore, upgrade and secure the nation’s infrastructure across its multiple inter-dependent and complex sectors.
  • Professional Growth: Alumni will advance their skills by embracing innovation, professional growth and development activities such as research and doctoral study in engineering, professional registration, and continuing education.
  • Service: Alumni will perform service to society and the engineering 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:

  • Specify or design and experiment to meet a need, conduct experiments and analyze and explain the resulting data.
  • Identify, formulate and solve complex problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Synthesize advanced technical knowledge in civil systems, lifecycle planning, asset management, program management, inter-dependent engineered systems, information systems, architecture, and management.

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Critical Infrastructure Systems Salaries

$47,407

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$67,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Teaches students the skills they need to repair, renew and manage America's evolving infrastructure.

Career Prospects

Where do Critical Infrastructure Systems majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Infrastructure Project Manager
  • Asset Manager
  • Infrastructure and Community Resilience Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Utility Systems Engineer
Top Employers
  • AECOM
  • Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
  • WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
  • PSE&G
  • The Port Authority of NY & NJ
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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