NJIT Nationally Recognized for Serving Students Connected to the Military
New Jersey Institute of Technology has earned national recognition for how it serves students connected to the military, be they active members or veterans.
NJIT is featured in G.I. Jobs’ list of 2021-22 Military Friendly Schools, earning a silver distinction – up from bronze last year. Just 825 institutions made the list, which is based on a survey and data from federal and state agencies. In particular, G.I. Jobs considers performance in six areas: academic policies; admissions and orientation; culture and commitment; financial aid and assistance; graduation and career; and military student support and retention.
In its entry on NJIT, the publication notes that the university is an “excellent choice for members of the military due to its designation as a STEM institution” and because it’s “positioned to draw upon the experience and expertise of members of the military.”
The entry adds that students have access to a “diversity of resources that enable internships, jobs and community service opportunities” and “experience remarkable success.” In particular, G.I. Jobs cites The New York Times identifying NJIT as the top school nationally for student upward mobility and Forbes ranking NJIT #1 among their Best Value Colleges for student economic upward mobility.
Some 178 service members and veterans are pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees at NJIT today – up 19% from a decade ago, according to Allison Babinski, assistant registrar for graduation, veterans and military students. The most popular majors for the undergraduates are information technology, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering and civil engineering, while the top picks for graduate studies are civil engineering and business administration.
