Northeastern and NJIT both offer technically oriented information-systems degrees with strong employer-market connections, but their program structures and public outcome evidence are different.
| Factor | Northeastern | NJIT |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Systems | MS Business and Information Systems |
| Length | 32 semester hours | 30 credits; about 2 years part-time |
| Format | Coursework/project/thesis; optional co-op | Online or on campus |
| STEM | Verify by campus/delivery | Confirm current designation if needed for immigration planning |
| AI Exposure | High | High |
| Published cost | Estimated 2026–27 Boston tuition: $63,264 before fees | 2026–27: $1,442 tuition + $295 fees/credit NJ resident; $2,068 + $295 out-of-state |
Preparation
Northeastern’s standard MSIS expects an engineering or similar undergraduate background, while a Bridge pathway serves students from non-engineering fields. NJIT requires basic software-development preparation including object-oriented programming plus data structures and algorithms.
Career evidence
Northeastern’s program page uses a 100% job-placement claim but does not attach a cohort, denominator or placement window. NJIT publishes employer-market evidence but no current MSBIS-specific placement rate or salary. MSITM.com therefore does not treat either as a directly comparable cohort outcome.
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Based on program data reviewed/verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.