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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 30
Program Details
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the design of algorithm and programs.
- Understand operating system fundamentals.
- Understand networking and its application.
- Understand database systems and develop database applications.
- Work on real-life projects in groups.
- Communicate the outcomes of a project in both written and oral forms.
- Select a specialization and take three advanced courses in their specialization to further their knowledge.
What You Will Learn:
- Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
- Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles and Computer Science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
- Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Understand state of the art research and apply research methods to solving new problems.
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
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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
What our students are saying
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The atmosphere at NJIT fostered my growth as a female in computing."Krupali Patel -
I am gaining an excellent education at NJIT that is preparing me for my goals as a researcher in academia. "JonPierre Grajales -
I became an advocate for women in computer science while studying at NJIT."Jinisha Patel
Core Faculty
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Basu Roy, Senjuti
- Associate Professor
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Borcea, Cristian
- Professor
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Eren, Canan
- Senior University Lecturer
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Eskandari, Marzieh
- Senior University Lecturer
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Gerbessiotis, Alexandros
- Associate Professor
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Kellogg, Martin
- Assistant Professor
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Koutis, Ioannis
- Associate Professor
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Li, Jing
- Associate Professor
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Liu, Chengjun
- Professor
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Oria, Vincent
- Professor
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Sharma, Shantanu
- Assistant Professor
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Shi, Cong
- Assistant Professor
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 33
Program Details
The graduates of this program will have in-depth knowledge of the entire lifecycle of software projects. They will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills that allow them to quickly integrate in software companies or businesses that develop in-house software.
What You Will Learn:
- Analyze a problem and identify and define the software requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Design, implement and evaluate software projects to meet desired needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the design of algorithm and programs.
- Work in groups on real-life software projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate the outcomes of a software project in both written and oral forms.
Admissions & curriculum
33 Required Credits
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Software Engineering Salaries
$92,000
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Employment of software developers is projected to grow 24 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Career Prospects
Where do Software Engineering majors work?
Common Job Titles
- Software Development Specialist
- Software Engineer
- Business Process Analyst
- Android Developer
- Teamcenter Administrator & Developer
Top Employers
- Gpshopper - A Synchrony Financial Company
- Amazon
- Accenture
- Colgate-Palmolive
What our students are saying
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Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa -
NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 30
Program Details
- Provide training in three core components of data science: machine learning, big data analysis and programming for Data Science.
- Provide training in applied statistics, particularly statistical inference.
- Cover applications and contemporary topics in Data Science.
What You Will Learn:
- Apply statistical methods for decision making.
- Build and analyze predictive models from data using machine learning and statistical inference.
- Program Data Science applications in high-level languages such as Python and R.
- Analyze large datasets using high-performance computing and distributed computing methods.
- Compare the benefits and drawbacks of contemporary and advanced topics in Data Science.
- Make informed architectural decisions based on a good understanding of how available technologies differ and complement each other and what scalability and consistency trade-offs they provide.
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
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Data Science - Computing Concentration Salaries
$95,000
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$159,000
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
NJIT is the first university in New Jersey to offer an independent, standalone Master’s degree in Data Science.
Career Prospects
Where do Data Science (Computing Option) majors work?
Common Job Titles
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Software Developer
- Management Analyst
- Medical and Health Services Manager
Top Employers
- I.B.M.
- Johnson & Johnson
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical
- VIOLA
What our students are saying
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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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NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles
Core Faculty
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Basu Roy, Senjuti
- Associate Professor
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Borcea, Cristian
- Professor
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Geller, James
- Professor
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Liu, Chengjun
- Professor
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Oria, Vincent
- Professor
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Theodoratos, Dimitrios
- Associate Professor
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Wang, Guiling
- Distinguished Professor
- Associate Dean of Research and External Relations
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Wei, Zhi
- Distinguished Professor
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Wu, Chase
- Professor
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 24-36
Program Details
- Offer increasing specialization within the existing knowledge base of Computer Science.
- Address an area in which disciplinary knowledge is being discovered. The Ph.D. candidate enters as a student, progresses as an apprentice scholar and graduates as a colleague of his/her mentor.
- Engage students in the acquisition of existing knowledge through courses selected to provide the foundation of the expertise required for scholarly inquiry at the highest scientific level.
- Provide the intellectual breadth that allows for novel cross-disciplinary problem solving.
What You Will Learn:
- Develop independence in research problem-solving skills at an advanced level.
- Acquire the depth of knowledge.
- Acquire sufficient breadth of knowledge.
- Develop ethical reasoning skills.
- Improve communication skills for teaching and research dissemination.
- Understand the conduct and support of research and development.
Admissions & curriculum
24-36 Required Credits
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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
What our students are saying
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I am gaining an excellent education at NJIT that is preparing me for my goals as a researcher in academia. "JonPierre Grajales
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The atmosphere at NJIT fostered my growth as a female in computing."Krupali Patel
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I became an advocate for women in computer science while studying at NJIT."Jinisha Patel
Core Faculty
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Basu Roy, Senjuti
- Associate Professor
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Borcea, Cristian
- Professor
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Ding, Xiaoning
- Associate Professor
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Gotsman, Craig
- Distinguished Professor
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Koutis, Ioannis
- Associate Professor
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Li, Jing
- Associate Professor
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Musialski, Przemyslaw
- Associate Professor
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Neamtiu, Iulian
- Professor
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Oria, Vincent
- Professor
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Perl, Yehoshua
- Professor
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Schieber, Baruch
- Professor
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Wang, Guiling
- Distinguished Professor
- Associate Dean of Research and External Relations
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Wang, Jason
- Professor
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Wei, Zhi
- Distinguished Professor
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Xu, Pan
- Assistant Professor
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.
Admissions & curriculum
120 Required Credits
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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
What our students are saying
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I am gaining an excellent education at NJIT that is preparing me for my goals as a researcher in academia. "JonPierre Grajales
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The atmosphere at NJIT fostered my growth as a female in computing."Krupali Patel
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I became an advocate for women in computer science while studying at NJIT."Jinisha Patel
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Theatre Arts and Technology
What do Theatre Arts and Technology majors do?
What our students are saying
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Theatre Arts & Technology strengthened my character, my confidence, and my own perception of the world around me."Eric Holzer -
My professors and advisors at NJIT have been enormously helpful. They care about my academic and personal success."Alexis Telyczka -
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 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.
Admissions & curriculum
120 Required Credits
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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
What our students are saying
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My professors and advisors at NJIT have been enormously helpful. They care about my academic and personal success."Alexis Telyczka
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Theatre Arts & Technology strengthened my character, my confidence, and my own perception of the world around me."Eric Holzer
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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: 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.
Admissions & curriculum
120 Required Credits
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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
What our students are saying
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NJIT's high-quality education is preparing me for the challenges that I will face in the future."Victor Pujades -
My education and experiences at NJIT helped me become a versatile member of my team at Verizon."Amy Bracero -
NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles
