New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Public four-year university in Newark, NJ that costs an average of $18,783 a year after financial aid, admits 65% of applicants and graduates 72% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,783
Acceptance rate
65%
Graduation rate
72%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$90,769
PublicLarge city9,019 undergraduates
Cost of NJIT
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $34,374 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $21,162 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $39,912 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,450 |
| Books and supplies | $2,900 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,783 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,394 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,805 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,480 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $25,020 |
| $110,001+ | $29,832 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with NJIT's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,337 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 600–710 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 610–750 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 27–34 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $77,168 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $90,769 |
| Rank in New Jersey (earnings) | 4th of 40 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $20,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $227 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 43% |
| Students with federal loans | 31% |
Majors and programs at NJIT
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 115 | $79,695 | $21,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | 48 | $77,703 | $24,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | 107 | $76,390 | $21,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 104 | $76,101 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 908 | $74,988 | $18,375 |
| Computer Engineering | 114 | $74,754 | $22,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 407 | $72,917 | $17,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 341 | $71,724 | $20,500 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 209 | $70,639 | $19,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 175 | $68,181 | $19,594 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 166 | $58,424 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 200 | $52,075 | $19,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 40 | $45,853 | $20,000 |
| Biology | 138 | $41,116 | $13,500 |
| Mathematics | 50 | $40,660 | $22,244 |
| Graphic Communications | 37 | $35,260 | $20,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 27 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 23 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 25 | — | — |
| Data Science | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 39 | — | — |
| Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 17 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 13 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 65 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Physics | 21 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | 12 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 20 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | $115,295 | $51,250 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 202 | $106,573 | $30,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 73 | $101,901 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 648 | $101,862 | $30,750 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 82 | $96,949 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 224 | $95,967 | $39,095 |
| Civil Engineering | 175 | $93,238 | $30,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 59 | $89,784 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 38 | $88,260 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 305 | $78,282 | $41,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 | $77,872 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 82 | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biochemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 61 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Data Science | 353 | — | $39,922 |
| Engineering Science | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 64 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 38 | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Statistics | 13 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 10 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 12 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Physics | 13 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 43 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 119 | — | $20,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 1 | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 10 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 28 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 1 | — | — |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 5 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton University | Galloway | $24,030 | 89% | $63,648 |
| Kean University | Union | $14,465 | 76% | $62,318 |
| The College of New Jersey | Ewing | $26,752 | 62% | $79,651 |
| Thomas Edison State University | Trenton | — | — | $75,164 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne | $18,533 | 90% | $61,869 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro | $23,938 | 78% | $65,776 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah | $16,382 | 71% | $71,282 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | Newark | $16,013 | 71% | $80,490 |
About NJIT
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Newark, NJ |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 9,019 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | njit.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is NJIT's acceptance rate?
New Jersey Institute of Technology admits 65% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,337 on the SAT.
How much does NJIT cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $34,374 a year (tuition and fees: $21,162 in-state, $39,912 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,783 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,394.
How much do NJIT graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $90,769 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 40 similar colleges in New Jersey. The best-paid bachelor's program is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($79,695 a year after graduation).
What is NJIT's graduation rate?
72% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 90% of first-year students return for a second year.