New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology's main campus is located in Newark's University Heights district, with a smaller satellite campus in Jersey City. As a STEM-focused school, NJIT offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs with opportunities for cross-registration at nearby Rutgers University-Newark. The university maintains research facilities beyond New Jersey, including observatories in California and a network of automated observatories in the southern hemisphere. NJIT also holds designations as both an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institution and a Hispanic-serving institution.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. NJIT's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 39% of students receive Pell Grants; 33% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $18,005, roughly 5% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,534 | $46,136 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,526 | $50,104 |
| $48K – $75K | $16,317 | $65,268 |
| $75K – $110K | $21,967 | $87,868 |
| $110K+ | $27,681 | $110,724 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $19,022 | $76,088 |
Programs at NJIT
16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
81
|
$68,183/yr | Very High | 12.6x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
78
|
$67,640/yr | Very High | 13.0x |
|
Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools → |
76
|
$61,739/yr | Very High | 12.0x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
70
|
$78,794/yr | Very High | 12.4x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
70
|
$52,174/yr | High | 9.4x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
69
|
$65,725/yr | Very High | 11.0x |
| Industrial Engineering Compare across schools → |
66
|
$71,329/yr | High | 11.1x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
66
|
$68,675/yr | Very High | 10.5x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
66
|
$68,288/yr | High | 10.2x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
65
|
$66,617/yr | High | 11.0x |
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
63
|
$63,449/yr | High | 11.4x |
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Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools → |
59
|
$64,831/yr | High | 10.6x |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools → |
44
|
$48,961/yr | High | 5.4x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
39
|
$25,749/yr | High | 9.1x |
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Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
38
|
$38,975/yr | High | 4.1x |
| Graphic Communications Compare across schools → |
35
|
$39,134/yr | High | 5.8x |
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