New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey · Public, a large city · 9,019 undergraduates
Is it hard to get into NJIT?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- PortfolioRequired
How much does NJIT cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,394 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,805 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,480 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,020 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,832 |
- Room and board on campus
- $16,450 a year; $17,936 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $2,900 a year
- The school's own grants
- 75% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $11,462
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do NJIT students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do NJIT graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do NJIT students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to NJIT?
- Background
- White 29%, Hispanic 29%, Black 10%, Asian 20%, Two or more 3%, International 6%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,444 beds
What do NJIT graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 908 | $74,988 | $106,474 | $18,375 |
| Computer Science | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 107 | $76,390 | $102,792 | $21,500 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 175 | $68,181 | $92,839 | $19,594 |
| Chemical Engineering | 104 | $76,101 | $102,660 | $21,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 341 | $71,724 | $91,535 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | 114 | $74,754 | $120,377 | $22,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 115 | $79,695 | $102,628 | $21,500 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 39 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Science | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 209 | $70,639 | $92,633 | $19,500 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Industrial Engineering | 48 | $77,703 | $103,719 | $24,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 407 | $72,917 | $96,625 | $17,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 65 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 200 | $52,075 | $70,784 | $19,500 |
| International Business | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 138 | $41,116 | $81,392 | $13,500 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 50 | $40,660 | $92,680 | $22,244 |
| Physics | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 40 | $45,853 | $72,226 | $20,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Graphic Communications | 37 | $35,260 | $64,095 | $20,250 |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 166 | $58,424 | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Architecture | 0 | Hidden | $72,373 | Hidden |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Data Analytics | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Data Science | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Science, Technology and Society | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare NJIT with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Careerhelp is not affiliated with New Jersey Institute of Technology. Figures describe past students; check the school's own pages before you apply.
Social sciences