Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is an emerging science that fuses biology, computer science and information technology to collect, analyze and interpret biological data at the molecular level. This interdisciplinary program also offers an ideal foundation for professional studies in medicine and law.

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$55,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$68,500

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

New Jersey is home to the largest concentration of pharmaceutical laboratories in the United States.

What do Bioinformatics majors do?

Skill Set: 
Bioinformaticians work in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical research fields to use and develop software and data science tools to mine and index biological information, detect underlying patterns and gain insight into the cause and cure of various diseases.

Degrees Offered

Where do Bioinformatics majors work?

Common Job Titles

  • Technology Development Associate
  • Research Computational Biologist
  • Computational Immunologist
  • Research Scientist

Top Employers

  • Werum Software & Systems
  • Optum-UnitedHealth Group
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • U.S. Department of Defense

Related Majors

Biology
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering

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