B+
Very Good
Score: 71/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

New Jersey Institute of Technology

4-Year Public
📍 Newark, New Jersey 07102
New Jersey Institute of Technology campus, Newark, NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology campus, Newark, NJ. Photo: Jim.henderson, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
C+
56/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

13,007
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
67%
Acceptance Rate
$16,736
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near New Jersey Institute of Technology ▼

1% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$404,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,435
1-Year Change
-1.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at New Jersey Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$84,276
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$69,591
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,000
Median debt at graduation
72.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,337
Average SAT
30
Median ACT
39.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at New Jersey Institute of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Information Science/Studies$61,739$103,918+22%#13 of 148#46$19,500
Industrial Engineering$71,329$101,547+3%#31 of 94#77$25,000
Computer Engineering$67,640$99,880-8%#121 of 189#170$19,959
Computer and Information Sciences$68,183$97,926+6%#131 of 459#245$19,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$78,794$97,718-3%#146 of 258#239$22,500
Chemical Engineering$66,617$97,371-1%#72 of 158#138$21,701
Mathematics$65,725$94,840+36%#32 of 309#64$24,500
Mechanical Engineering$68,675$89,827-3%#195 of 318#312$20,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$63,449$88,396-5%#86 of 118#111$21,500
Civil Engineering$68,288$87,389+1%#90 of 233#217$20,000
Engineering Technologies/Technicians$64,831$86,360+7%#8 of 34#27$22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,174$75,805+11%#220 of 1176#559$24,625
Architectural Sciences and Technology$48,961$69,456-1%#11 of 22#18$31,000
Architecture—$66,840+-0%#44 of 78#72—
Design and Applied Arts$38,975$66,488+29%#34 of 299#99$25,500
Biology$25,749$65,807+15%#165 of 841#436$18,875
Graphic Communications$39,134————$25,875

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The New Jersey Institute of Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $404,857
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,435/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07102 (4.7% cap, Newark)

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🏆 Where New Jersey Institute of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 36 schools
#10
Information Technology
of 100 schools
#12
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
of 100 schools
#13
Engineering/Industrial Management
of 85 schools
#16
Data Science, General
of 64 schools
#17
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools
#19
Computer and Information Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#23
Civil Engineering, General
of 100 schools
#23
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
of 88 schools
#27
Industrial Engineering
of 75 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,616 $32,528
Total Cost (On-Campus) $41,352 $58,264

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Take Out Loans
$16,736
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,534
$30,001 - $48,000$12,526
$48,001 - $75,000$16,317
$75,001 - $110,000$21,967
$110,001+$27,681

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Sciences, General 677 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 259 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 218 grads/yr Information Technology 218 grads/yr Data Science, General 209 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 180 grads/yr Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 139 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 119 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 105 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 98 grads/yr Management Science 94 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 94 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 90 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 81 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 79 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 65 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 63 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 50 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr 521,100 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

13,007
Total Students
30%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)
1%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 22%
Black 9%
Asian 17%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 20%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 38%
Off-Campus (Renters) 1%
With Family 61%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~143 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 75%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
New Jersey Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 67%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Tuition at New Jersey Institute of Technology is $15,616 for in-state students and $32,528 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $16,736.
What is the graduation rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at New Jersey Institute of Technology is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is New Jersey Institute of Technology a good school?
New Jersey Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 71/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend New Jersey Institute of Technology?
New Jersey Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 13,007 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Yes! Approximately 1% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 143 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology