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Computer and Information Sciences, General at New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,183/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #158 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,008K	$967K	$735K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	12.7x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.7x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	75

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 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,984

13% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$103,126

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $68,183 per year, Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn slightly above the $62,617 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer and Information Sciences, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer and Information Sciences, General's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 27% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #158 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs, New Jersey Institute of Technology scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $103,126 show a 51% jump from the $68,183 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 8,762 in Newark, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer and Information Sciences, General at New Jersey Institute of Technology?

This program scores 81/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer and Information Sciences, General nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer and Information Sciences, General careers?

With 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $735,250 in decade earnings vs $1,008,393 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →