Program Overview

Online Certificate in Computer Science

The Online Certificate in Computer Science is offered by the Ying Wu College of Computing at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Degree Overview

• Delivery Format: online
• Required Credits: 12

Discover Computer Science at NJIT

Everything runs on software – from smart phones to autonomous cars to the refrigerator in your kitchen. Today's software-driven society depends on computing professionals to both build and maintain that software, developing new features and keeping our data and livelihoods secure.

This certificate program provides essential skills for computing professionals interested in designing and developing a variety of software systems. This includes the theoretical foundations of computer science and practical applications of database design, programming, and software engineering. The curriculum focuses on the core skillset needed by all computer science professionals: logic and discrete math, programming, and data management.

Students will complete the program knowing how to:

• Develop a professional working knowledge of one or more high-level programming languages.
• Comfortably assess the run-time efficiency of a given computer algorithm and identify common logic errors in software design.
• Build a robust and secure database system – from design to implementation – for a wide range of purposes.

Admissions & Curriculum

12 Required Credits

Computer Science Salaries

• Mid-Career Salary, National Average: $112,293
• Mid-Career Salary, NYC Metro Area: $139,000

Testimonials

• "I became an advocate for women in computer science while studying at NJIT." - Jinisha Patel
• "I am gaining an excellent education at NJIT that is preparing me for my goals as a researcher in academia." - JonPierre Grajales
• "The computer science program offers a great value." - Zhe He

University Information

New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102 USA.

Accreditation and Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology is ranked among the Top 50 Public Schools nationwide by U.S News & World Report, 2025.