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NJIT distinguished alumnus Ying Wu '88

Distinguished Gentleman

For over a century, NJIT has produced ambitious leaders. Highlanders are encouraged to be boundary-pushing citizens with a strong sense of global awareness, ushered into the professional world to make a name for themselves.

But for distinguished alumnus Ying Wu, the path to success led right back to where he started.

2017-01-12
Cybersecurity education is a strategic priority at NJIT, which is home to the largest computer science program among all research universities in the New York metropolitan area.

Why Study Cybersecurity?

If you’re thinking about studying cybersecurity or already working in the tech field and want a career change, now’s the time to act.

8: cybersecurity’s ranking on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the 100 best jobs for 2015

36.5%: the rate at which the cybersecurity profession is projected to grow by 2022

209,000: number of vacant cybersecurity jobs in 2015 in the U.S

$88,890: median yearly pay for an information security analyst

2016-12-05