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Campus Wide Notification System

The CWNS complements other communication channels such as broadcast emails, the NJIT website, postings across campus, and local media.  It's used only for situations such as delayed opening or closings caused by weather, or potential, imminent threats to the safety of the university community.

NJIT students, faculty and staff can opt to participate in the system by providing phone numbers and email addresses to which the CWNS can send text messages, voicemail and email.

All contact info in the CWNS is confidential and will not be shared with other NJIT offices or third-parties, except when responding to an emergency. 

For more information contact the IST HelpDesk at 973-596-2900.  In case of an emergency call the Department of Public Safety at 973-596-3111.

Bank of America and NJIT

New Jersey Institute of Technology welcomes Bank of America employees seeking to take advantage of partnership benefits available in pursuit of professional and personal growth. NJIT is pleased to offer Bank of America employees an application fee waiver as well as $100 in book vouchers for every eligible course for each semester of eligible enrollment for the majority of our graduate degree programs (several of which are available fully online) and all of our undergraduate programs.

Boeing and NJIT

NJIT is pleased to offer Boeing employees an application fee waiver as well as $100 in book vouchers for every eligible course for each semester of eligible enrollment for the majority of our graduate degree programs (several of which are available fully online) and all of our undergraduate programs.  

Corporate Partners: Programs

NJIT offers more than 55 Master's degree programs (many available fully online) and about 30 graduate certificate programs.  

However, due to outstanding partnership agreements, NJIT is currently unable to offer corporate partner benefits (application fee waiver and book vouchers) for the following online programs:

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Project Management Graduate Certificate
  • Construction Management Graduate Certificate
  • Management Essentials Graduate Certificate
  • Management of Technology Graduate Certificate
     

NJIT Corporate Partners

NJIT is pleased to offer partner employees an application fee waiver as well as $100 in book vouchers for every eligible course for each semester of eligible enrollment for the majority of our graduate degree programs (several of which are available fully online) and all of our undergraduate programs. 

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Forensic Science

What do Forensic Science majors do?

Degrees Offered

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: 120

Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science provides a rigorous STEM education that prepares students for careers at the intersection of science and the legal system.* Through an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and investigative science, students develop the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate forensic evidence. 

Students gain extensive laboratory experience, hands-on training with modern forensic instrumentation, field-based investigative techniques, and opportunities for professional networking.  Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on scientific integrity, ethical decision-making, evidence handling, and effective courtroom communication.  Students customize their education by selecting one of four concentrations offered: 

  • Forensic Biology
  • Forensic Chemistry 
  • Digital Forensics 
  • Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)*

*NJIT's BS in Forensic Science degree program is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) in the areas of Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Digital Forensics. 

(The CSI concentration is not FEPAC accredited).

What You Will Learn:

The Forensic Science curriculum combines a strong scientific foundation with specialized forensic training to prepare graduates for careers in crime laboratories, law enforcement agencies, government laboratories, and related scientific fields.**

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Apply scientific principles to the recognition, collection, preservation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of forensic evidence.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in core forensic disciplines, including crime scene investigation, trace analysis, pattern evidence, forensic microscopy, DNA analysis, chain of custody procedures, and courtroom testimony.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge through the Forensic Science Capstone, completed through a forensic laboratory internship/co-op, independent faculty-mentored research, or a senior seminar.
  • Develop advanced expertise in one of four concentrations: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Digital Forensics, or Crime Scene Investigation.
  • Apply current forensic methods, instrumentation, quality assurance practices, and professional standards to scientific problem-solving.
  • Communicate scientific findings effectively through written reports, oral presentations, and expert testimony.
  • Build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics that prepares graduates for careers in forensic science, law enforcement, government laboratories, environmental forensics, and related STEM professions, as well as graduate study in forensic science, medicine, dentistry, law, and other scientific disciplines.

 

**Employment in many forensic science positions may require background investigations similar to those required for law enforcement personnel.

Admissions & curriculum

120 Required Credits
Course listing and prerequisites
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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

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

Tuition Cost

How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?

$38,962
Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
- $18,913
Average amount of grants and scholarships per student
= $20,049
(Estimated Net Price). Try the Net Price Calculator for a more accurate estimate.
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