Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The objectives of the BS in Computer Science program are to prepare the student so that three to five years after completing the program, the graduate will:

  • PEO 1. Leadership and Innovation in Computing: Be participating in and leading the development of innovative computing solutions, advancing computer science through research and entrepreneurship, and collaborating with industry and government to drive technological progress and economic growth.
  • PEO 2. Ethical and Global Impact: Be applying ethical principles and a global perspective to design computing solutions that address societal challenges and benefit diverse communities.
  • PEO 3. Lifelong Learning and Professional Growth: Be lifelong learners and adaptable professionals at the forefront of the evolving computing field by pursuing professional development, adapting to emerging technologies, and exploring transdisciplinary opportunities.

What You Will Learn:

Graduates of the program will have the ability to:

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discopline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline. 
  • Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. 

Admissions & curriculum

120 Required Credits
Course listing and prerequisites

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Computer Science Salaries

$92,300

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$97,819

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Where do Computer Science majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Business Technology Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Junior Programmer
  • IT Consultant
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