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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #84 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $91,874, placing New Jersey Institute of Technology in the 93.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and New Jersey Institute of Technology sits in the 95.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #111 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Students at New Jersey Institute of Technology earn substantially more than similar students at other institutions, a pattern driven by the university's deep concentration in engineering and applied technology fields that command strong employer demand. Graduates achieve median 4-year earnings that rank among the highest in the Azimuth coverage set, and the institution's return on investment ranking reflects how consistently those earnings hold up relative to what students pay to attend.
Azimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #84 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute of Technology enrolls roughly 9,019 undergraduates. Retention stands at 89.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 72.8%, figures that reflect steady degree completion relative to the institution's broad-access admissions posture — New Jersey Institute of Technology admits about 65.1% of applicants. The composite is driven by return on investment. Azimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #111 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 92.6 percentile. Graduates earn about $20,211 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing New Jersey Institute of Technology in the 95.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Engineering anchors the degree portfolio, and the concentration in technical fields helps explain why median earnings four years after enrollment run well above the peer median at comparable institutions. Mobility also contributes meaningfully, with the institution sitting in the 93.5 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability round out the profile. 39.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.4% are first-generation college students — shares that place New Jersey Institute of Technology in the 85.7 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 68.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting a public-tuition structure that keeps net prices moderate across income bands. For families weighing long-term financial outcomes against upfront cost, New Jersey Institute of Technology pairs strong post-graduation earnings with the pricing advantages of a public research university in NJ.
New Jersey Institute of Technology prices its degrees across a clear income-band structure. Low-income families pay approximately $10,138 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,958, and higher-income families pay closer to $27,244. Azimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #444 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects NJIT's public-tuition structure and the way its engineering-dominant program mix translates into strong post-graduation earnings relative to the cost families pay. Need-based aid narrows the gap between sticker price and what students actually pay, particularly for lower-income families. NJIT participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and New Jersey's state grant landscape — including the TAG program — provides meaningful additional support for in-state students who qualify. Families weighing the net price illusion between published cost and actual net price will find that the income-band figures above tell a more accurate story than the headline cost of attendance of $32,859. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,866; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $91,874, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a strong fit for students drawn to engineering, computing, and applied sciences who want a technically focused public research university in the Newark, NJ metro area with direct access to one of the country's densest employer markets. The earnings case is clear. Graduates earn median $91,874 four years after enrollment, placing New Jersey Institute of Technology in the 93.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. New Jersey Institute of Technology also sits in the 95.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $20,211 more than similar students at comparable institutions, a meaningful advantage for students whose program choices align with the institution's Engineering-dominant curriculum. The access profile is worth noting. 39.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.4% are first-generation students, and New Jersey Institute of Technology sits in the 92.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure — a signal that the institution delivers durable financial outcomes for students from lower-income backgrounds, not just those who arrive with advantages. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program portfolio is concentrated in Engineering and related technical fields, so students whose interests fall outside applied STEM will find fewer options here than at a comprehensive public university. Median debt at graduation is $21,000, which is manageable given the earnings trajectory but still a real consideration for cost-sensitive families weighing net price against long-run return.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology prices its degrees across a clear income-band structure. Low-income families pay approximately $10,138 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,958, and higher-income families pay closer to $27,244.
Azimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #444 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects NJIT's public-tuition structure and the way its engineering-dominant program mix translates into strong post-graduation earnings relative to the cost families pay.
Need-based aid narrows the gap between sticker price and what students actually pay, particularly for lower-income families. NJIT participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and New Jersey's state grant landscape — including the TAG program — provides meaningful additional support for in-state students who qualify.
Families weighing the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) between published cost and actual net price will find that the income-band figures above tell a more accurate story than the headline cost of attendance of $32,859. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,866; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $91,874, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of New Jersey Institute of Technology earn median earnings of $91,874 four years after enrollment, placing New Jersey Institute of Technology in the 93.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band).
Graduates earn about $20,211 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 95.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology #111 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects New Jersey Institute of Technology's concentration in applied and technical fields. Engineering is the dominant program family, with Engineering accounting for 40% of degrees, followed by Business at 5% and Arts at 1%.
Artificial Intelligence combines high enrollment with strong pay, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #26 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/), with 458 graduates earning median earnings of $97,926.
The Mechanical Engineering program graduates 225 students with median earnings of $89,827, and Azimuth ranks Civil Engineering #31 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 195 graduates earning median earnings of $87,389. Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Engineering Technologies/Technicians round out the top programs, with 195 and 94 graduates respectively and four-year median earnings of $86,360 and $75,805.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
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Manhattan College Higher acceptance rate (11.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 18 miles away; similar graduate earnings | NY | 78% | $86,316 | Compare |
Quinnipiac University Higher acceptance rate (10.1 percentage points higher) and located 82 miles away; similar graduate earnings | CT | 77% | $83,759 | Compare |
Suny Maritime College Higher acceptance rate (11.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 20 miles away; similar graduate earnings | NY | 79% | $95,951 | Compare |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Higher acceptance rate (27.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | MA | 95% | $82,392 | Compare |
Wentworth Institute Of Technology Higher acceptance rate (18.5 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | MA | 85% | $82,721 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
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Wayne State University Similar quality tier (#4187 ranked) | MI | 81% | $53,493 | #4187 | Compare |
California State University-Stanislaus Similar quality tier (#4197 ranked) | CA | 98% | $63,188 | #4197 | Compare |
University Of Virginia-Main Campus Similar quality tier (#4184 ranked) | VA | 17% | $86,863 | #4184 | Compare |
University Of Houston-Downtown Similar quality tier (#4183 ranked) | TX | 90% | $53,551 | #4183 | Compare |
University Of Michigan-Dearborn Similar quality tier (#4199 ranked) | MI | 56% | $59,649 | #4199 | Compare |
Information Science/Studies
60 graduates
Industrial Engineering
34 graduates
Computer Engineering
45 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
458 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
91 graduates
New Jersey Institute of Technology's program mix is anchored in Engineering, with substantial depth across computing, business, and applied-technology fields. Engineering accounts for 40% of degree output, Business represents 5%, and Arts adds 1% — a concentration that reflects the institution's identity as a public research university built around STEM and professional disciplines.
Across 26 programs serving roughly 1,855 students annually, 15 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, and the strongest earnings outcomes cluster in engineering subfields and computing. Artificial Intelligence is the program that combines the largest cohort scale with strong earnings, making it a central driver of the institution's overall return profile.
The Artificial Intelligence program graduates 458 students annually with median earnings of $97,926 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #26 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mechanical Engineering (225 graduates, $89,827) and Civil Engineering (195 graduates, $87,389) round out the largest programs.
Among the highest-earning fields, Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #26 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 458 graduates earning $97,926, and Azimuth ranks Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering #87 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning $97,718. Chemical Engineering adds further depth at $97,371 in median earnings, ranked #50 by Azimuth for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The engineering and computing programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology are predominantly high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and four-year earnings reflect actual labor-market outcomes — a pattern consistent with strong employer demand in the greater Newark and New York metro corridor. Fields like Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Business Administration, with cohorts of 195 and 94 respectively, serve students in applied disciplines where [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) remains favorable.
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