Program Overview

B.S. Computer Engineering

The Computer Engineering BS Program is offered by the Newark College of Engineering. This program provides students with a rigorous learning experience, preparing them for professional careers in the field.

Degree Overview

• Delivery Format: on-campus
• Required Credits: 129

Program Details

The Computer Engineering BS Program aims to prepare students for professional careers in the field. Graduates of this program are expected to:

• Succeed in computer engineering areas or other diverse fields that require analytical and professional skills.
• Pursue professional development, including continuing or advanced education, relevant to their career plans.
• Contribute to their fields or professions and society.

What You Will Learn

Students in the Computer Engineering B.S. program will learn a wide range of skills. The program specifically aims for all students to meet the following learning outcomes:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Admissions & Curriculum

• 129 Required Credits
• Course listing and prerequisites are available for review.

Career Prospects

• Starting Salary, NJIT Average: $86,400
• Mid-Career Salary, National Average: $93,915
• NJIT's graduate programs in Computer Engineering are ranked in the top 100 in the U.S.

Where do Computer Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles:

• Webmaster
• Director of IT
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer Top Employers:
• Harris Corporation
• Altice USA
• Cognizant Technology Solutions
• Schneider Electric
• Public Service Enterprise Group