All NJIT majors by area
- Engineering · 14
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $71,329 | $101,547 | $25,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $67,640 | $99,880 | $22,375 |
| Electrical Engineering | $78,794 | $97,718 | $25,325 |
| Chemical Engineering | $66,617 | $97,371 | $26,437 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,675 | $89,827 | $23,334 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $63,449 | $88,396 | $22,125 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,288 | $87,389 | $24,085 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $64,831 | $86,360 | $24,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $48,961 | $69,456 | $31,000 |
| Architecture | — | $66,840 | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $65,725 | $94,840 | $26,190 |
| Biology | $25,749 | $65,807 | $21,834 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $61,739 | $103,918 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,183 | $97,926 | $21,500 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $38,975 | $66,488 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $52,174 | $75,805 | $25,000 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $39,134 | — | $25,875 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NJIT students earn a median $84,276 ten years after starting college, more than 94% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 73% graduate within six years.
NJIT majors questions
How many majors does NJIT offer?
New Jersey Institute of Technology offers 37 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at NJIT?
Information Science / Studies graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn a median $103,918 four years after graduating, the highest of the 16 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which NJIT majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $65,807 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to New Jersey Institute of Technology overview