About Computer Engineering in New Jersey Institute of Technology

Computer Engineering enables the instantaneous exchange of ideas and information through hand-held devices and large communication networks, bringing the world closer. Computer engineers develop, test and manage computer systems and devices, including hardware and software, and integrate them into larger systems and networks.

Computer engineers, who possess substantial technical, quantitative and design skills, are valued for their unique understanding of the relationships between hardware and software. They are hired by major corporations and small companies alike in a range of industries, and may be involved with the design of computing and networking products or with solving the computing and networking problems of their employers. As developers, they are called upon to build computers, create computerized instrumentation, control systems and computer communications, and to develop computer networks for companies seeking to compete in national and international marketplaces.

Degrees Offered

• B.S. Computer Engineering
• B.S.E.T. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
• M.S. Computer Engineering
• Ph.D. Computer Engineering

Where do Computer Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles

• Webmaster
• Director of IT
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer

Top Employers

• Harris Corporation
• Altice USA
• Cognizant Technology Solutions
• Schneider Electric
• Public Service Enterprise Group

All first-year students who apply to NJIT must submit an official high school transcript in English. When evaluating your application for undergraduate admission, we are interested in understanding how you challenged yourself relative to the curriculum that was available at your school and the trends in your performance—especially your grades in math, science and English.

Your completed coursework should include English Composition, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Physics. We also consider the GPA (Grade Point Average) that is indicated on your high school transcript. We generally look for students in the top 25% of their class. For schools that don't use a ranking system, we consider a 3.0 GPA or higher to be the equivalent.

English Language Requirements

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo or is required of all applicants whose first language is not English - both on the undergraduate and graduate levels. The minimum score required is 79 for the internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, 550 for the paper TOEFL exam, 6.0 for the IELTS exam, 100 for the Duolingo exam (undergraduate applicants) or 120 for the Duolingo exam (graduate applicants).

New Jersey Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is the average cost incurred by the student to attend one academic year. For each academic year, New Jersey Institute of Technology's cost of attendance for both undergraduate and graduate programs is set by the Student Financial Aid Service depending on the program, housing and residency selection and year in school. You should also check out the estimated budget to study in USA to plan your education abroad.

The cost of attendance for NJIT is tabulated below: