Design at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,975/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
6.1x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $464K | $466K | $447K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 6.1x | 6.1x | 5.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.2x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$76,088
Out-of-state: $143,736 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$48,950
26% growth from Year 1
About New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 8,762 students in Newark, NJ.
See all programs and financial aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Design at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Design. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Design careers?
With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $447,305 in decade earnings vs $463,955 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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