by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NJIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NJIT highly for information science, placing at #31 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 31 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in New Jersey | 2 of 4 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 65 |
Here is each degree level granted in information science at NJIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 115 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
NJIT ranks competitively among schools offering information science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT report a median salary of $101,263 a year. This is higher than $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, information science graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT were Asian. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NJIT awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (34%).
Graduate study is also available at NJIT. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 115 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Information Science | 4 |
