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Computer Science (CS) Department at NJIT : Facts

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General Statistics (As of Spring 2020 or as otherwise stated)

• 10 degree programs (Fall 2017).
  • BS in Computer Science, MS in Computer Science, PhD in Computer Science.
  • BS in Bioinformatics, MS in Bioinformatics.
  • BS in Computer & Business, MS in Computer & Business.
  • MS in Software Engineering.
  • MS in Cyber Security and Privacy,
  • MS in Data Science.
  Also three double majors, two with Mathematical Sciences (CS & Comp. Mathematics, CS & Applied Mathematics), and one with Physics (CS & Applied Physics).
• Faculty size 32 tenured or tenure-track faculty in Fall 2019. (According to http://www.cra.org and the Taulbee survey for 2015-2016, the average faculty size of a CS department is 29.4 for all colleges, 30.9 for private colleges, and 28.9 for public colleges.)
• Other instructional staff 14 Senior University Lecturers, University Lecturers, Professors or Practice in Fall 2019. (According to http://www.cra.org and the Taulbee survey for 2015-2016, the average instructional staff size of a CS department is 7.7 for all colleges, 8.7 for private colleges, and 7.4 for public colleges in 2015-2016.)
• Retention (2016 to 2017) - 89% for the BS in CS and 100% for the BA in CS. (The NJIT rate is 88%.) The 2015 to 2016 retention was 90%, the 2014 to 2015 was 92%, and the 2013 to 2014 was 88%.
• Graduation rates (2010 to 2017) - 63%. (NJIT average is 61%.) The 2010 to 2017 graduation rates for the BS in CS was 63% (vs a College average of 63% and NJIT average of 61%). The 2009 to 2015 graduation rates for the BS in CS was 55% (vs a College average of 52% and NJIT average of 61%). The 2008 to 2014 graduation rates for the BS in CS was 60% (vs a College average of 55% and NJIT average of 59%). The 2007 to 2013 graduation rates for the BS in CS was 52% (vs a College average of 49% and NJIT average of 58%).
• SAT average scores (2013) - 622 (Math) and 544 (Verbal). SAT average scores in 2010: 610 (Math) and 546 (Verbal). (NJIT averages were 603 and 538 respectively in 2010.)
• Graduates See Tables below under Degrees. A Fiscal year starts July 1 of the prior year indicated and ends on June 30 of the year indicated. For FY2012 there were 43 with Bachelor (11.6% women vs 12.9% national average), 115 with master's (27% women vs 22.6% national average) and 9 with PhD degrees (44% women vs 17.8% national average). National averages are extracted from http://www.cra.org and the most recent Taulbee survey at the time.

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Enrollment (Fall 2019) and Degrees (FY 2019: Jul 1, 2018- Jun 30, 2019)

Prior Enrollment figures can be retrieved from an earlier version of this page; URLs are provided at the very top of this page.

• Headcount enrollment at NJIT in Fall 2019 was a total of 11518 (that also includes Rutgers and other non-matriculated students; otherwise the headcount would have been 10785). Headcount enrollment at NJIT in Fall 2018 including 772 Rutgers and other non-matriculated students was a total of 11423. Headcount enrollment at NJIT in Fall 2017 including 1067 Rutgers and other non-matriculated students was a total of 11446. Headcount enrollment at NJIT in Fall 2016 was 11317. Headcount enrollment at NJIT in Fall 2015 was 11325.
• The NJIT Factbook maintained by NJIT's Institutional Research and Planning web-site contains detailed NJIT Enrollment information .

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Rankings (CS Department Rankings)

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Worldwide or National Rankings

• 2020 NTUR rankings. The 2020 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 21 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 97 worldwide (2020).
• 2019 NTUR rankings. The 2019 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 23 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 108 worldwide (2019).
• 2018 NTUR rankings. The 2018 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 30 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 128 worldwide (2018).
• 2017 NTUR rankings. The 2017 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 37 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 136 worldwide (2017).
• 2016 NTUR rankings. The 2016 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 43 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 146 worldwide (2016).
• 2015 CWCU rankings. The Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CWCU) ranks CS@NJIT 76-100 worldwide (2015). An implied national ranking ranks CS@NJIT 40-47 in the USA (2015). (Only Department of NJIT ranked.)
• 2015 NTUR rankings. The 2015 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 50 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 155 worldwide (2015).
• 2014 CWCU rankings. The Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CWCU) ranks CS@NJIT 76-100 worldwide (2014). An implied national ranking ranks CS@NJIT 41-48 in the USA (2014). (Only Department of NJIT ranked.)
• 2014 NTUR rankings. The 2014 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 50 in the USA, and CS@NJIT 150 worldwide (2014).
• 2013 CWCU rankings. CWCU ranked CS@NJIT 51-75 worldwide (2013). (Only Department of NJIT ranked.)
• 2013 NTUR rankings. The 2013 National Taiwan University Ranking (Performance ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities) ranks CS@NJIT 61 in the USA, and 184 worldwide (2014).
• 2012 CWCU rankings. CWCU ranked CS@NJIT 76-100 worldwide (2012). (Only Department of NJIT ranked.)
• 2011 ARWU rankings. Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked CS@NJIT 51-75 worldwide (2011). (Only Department of NJIT ranked.)
• 2010 ARWU rankings. ARWU ranked CS@NJIT 52-75 worldwide (2010). (Only Department of NJIT ranked.)

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Microsoft Research (Top Organizations in Computer Science Worldwide and in North America)

• CS@NJIT ranks 110 out of 2334 organizations in North America.
• CS@NJIT ranks 191 out of 11340 organizations worldwide.

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National Research Council

• National Research Council ranked CS@NJIT 41-97 based on research criteria out of 128 doctoral US programs (2010).
• National Research Council ranked CS@NJIT 66-104 overall out of 128 doctoral programs in the US (2010). (Source: http://chronicle.com/article/NRC-Rankings-Overview-/124721/)

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American Society for Engineering Education

• (2013) CS Program ranked 5th in the US based on number of degrees (171 total) awarded by a CS program outside of Engineering (2013). Overall ranking is 11th if CS programs within Engineering are included. (Source: 2014 ASEE report: Engineering by the Numbers, page 18.)
• (2011) CS Program ranked 5th in the US based on number of degrees (163 total) awarded by a CS program outside of Engineering (2011). Overall ranking is 6th if CS programs within Engineering are included. (Source: 2011 ASEE report: Engineering by the Numbers, page 18.)

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US News & World Report

• CS program ranked 91st out of 188 (2018). (1st at NJIT.) [Note that these rankings posted in late March 2018]
• CS program ranked 90th out of 176 (2016). (1st at NJIT.) [Note that these rankings posted in March 2015 and labeled '2016' are rankings obtained in 2014.]
• CS program ranked 90th out of 177 (2014). (1st at NJIT.)

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Other rankings

• Salary range of BS in CS graduates according to payscale.com: $57K-131K with median at 94K (2013). (4th highest at NJIT.)
• Salary range of MS in CIS graduates according to payscale.com: $60K-144K with median at 102K (2013) . (4th highest at NJIT.)
• Salary range of MS in CS graduates according to payscale.com: $60K-137K with median at 98.5K (2013) . (5th highest at NJIT.)
• Research Funding (Federal Funding levels). NSF lists "Computer Sciences"@NJIT 99 out 436.

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NJIT (Institutional) Rankings

• US News & World Report ranks NJIT 97th in the US (2020, published September 2019), Prior rankings include 139th in the US (2013), 150th in the US (2014), 149th in the US (2015).
• Payscale.com ranks NJIT in the top 2% (27th out of 1486 Schools), in Overall College Return on Investment (2013).
• Payscale.com ranks NJIT in the top 2% (6th out of 434 Schools), in ROI for Public Universities (2013).
• Payscale.com ranks NJIT in the top 3% (13th out of 434 Schools), in mid-career salary rank for state schools (2013).
• Bloomberg/Businessweek and Payscale.com survey of Institutions based on 30-year Net Return on Investmant including aid for Graduates only, ranks NJIT in the top 2%, 23rd out of 1248 Universities. (Oct 2012.)
• Bloomberg/Businessweek and Payscale.com survey of Institutions based on 30-year Net Return on Investmant, ranks NJIT in the top 6%, 66rd out of 1248 Universities. (Oct 2012.)
• Payscale.com's Schools for Sports Fans by Salary Potential ranks NJIT 25th out of 348 Colleges/Universities (2013).
• US News & World Report program rankings (2014).
  • 1. Computer Science 90 out of approximately 177 programs
  • 2. Electrical Engineering 77 out of approximately 134 programs
  • 3. Mathematics 103 out of approximately 172 programs
  • 4. Mechanical Engineering 88 out of approximately 132 programs
  • 5. Computer Engineering 63 out of approximately 94 programs
  • 6. Civil Engineering 84 out of approximately 118 programs
  • 7. Physics 131 out of approximately 178 programs
  • 8. Environm. Engineering 68 out of approximately 82 programs
  • 9. Chemical Engineering 74 out of approximately 88 programs
  • 10. Industrial Engineering 70 out of approximately 79 programs
• US News & World Report program rankings (2013).
  • 1. Electrical Engineering 76 out of approximately 134 programs
  • 2. Computer Science 91 out of approximately 156 programs
  • 3. Mathematics 98 out of approximately 164 programs
  • 4. Computer Engineering 58 out of approximately 94 programs
  • 5. Civil Engineering 80 out of approximately 118 programs
  • 6. Environm. Engineering 64 out of approximately 82 programs
  • =. Physics 133 out of approximately 169 programs
  • =. Mechanical Engineering 104 out of approximately 132 programs
  • 9. Industrial Engineering 64 out of approximately 79 programs
  • 10. Chemical Engineering 88 out of approximately 95 programs
• Payscale.com Salary by degree (undergraduate) 2013.
  • 1st BS Electrical Engin Techn. $75K-$150K
  • 2nd BS Mechanical Engineering $39K-$144K
  • 3rd BS Industrial Engineering $66K-$134K
  • 4th BS Computer Science $57K-$131K
  • 5th BS Electrical Engineering $51K-$130K
  • 6th BS Chemical Engineering $45K-$123K
  • 7th BS Computer Engineering $50K-$122K
  • 8th B Architecture $30K-$118K
  • 9th BS Civil Engineering $38K-$109K
  • 10th BS Information Technology $36K-$94K
• Payscale.com Salary by degree (master's level) 2013.
  • 1st MS Chemical Engineering $46K-$178K
  • 2nd MS Mechanical Engineering $37K-$157K
  • 3rd MBA $46K-$155K
  • 4th MS Computer&Info Science* $60K-$144K
  • 5th MS Computer Science* $60K-$137K
  • 6th MS Biomedical Engineering $48K-$136K
  • 7th MS Electrical Engineering $40K-$112K
  • 8th MS Engineering Management $45K-$112K
  • 9th M Architecture $52K-$100K
  • 10th MS Information Systems $50K-$94K