# New Jersey Institute of Technology: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Newark, NJ. IPEDS 185828, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-jersey-institute-of-technology/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,739
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,918 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (5 colleges, $87,757): +$16,161
- Versus the U.S. median: +$22,228

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,918 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,138 | $44,506 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,165 | $49,014 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,958 | $70,056 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,152 | $101,637 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,244 | $119,601 | 1.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Information Science / Studies at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $103,918 | $25,000 | $16,504 | 73% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $87,757 | $25,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $87,757 | $25,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $82,529 | $26,000 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Stockton University | $79,310 | $19,578 | $20,670 | 69% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $135,940 NJ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $215,300 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $203,460 NJ, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $131,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $120,790 NJ, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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