Career Communities

“Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. Together they are powerful beyond imagination.”- Albert Einstein

Enjoy using problem solving and critical thinking skills? Are you a logical thinker who likes to analyze data to inform decisions? These skills are vital in rapidly growing fields such as cyber security, database management, big data, IT support, programming, and web development.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”- Albert Schweitzer

Students from every major can find satisfying and lucrative careers in the fields of management, marketing, operations, banking, real estate, finance and human resources. If you take pride in using your critical thinking skills and are looking to be innovative, these types of careers might be a good fit for you.

“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.” – Hippocrates 

Do you want to help people or society improve their physical/mental health? You can achieve this by working in direct clinical care, research, public health, managing a healthcare system, or analyzing data for efficiency to improve services.

“The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.”– Neil deGrasse Tyson 

Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Physics

Do you want to use your problem solving, critical thinking and data analysis skills to help people and society? Jobs in these fields allow you to apply scientific theories to making the world a better place. Opportunities may focus on areas such as protecting the environment, developing new products, discovering scientific breakthroughs, and overall improving lives.

Invigorated by creativity and collaboration? Excited to learn about different cultures and the human experience? These degrees offered at NJCU can arm you with the skills to thrive in fields such as publishing, advertising, museums, or the arts. 

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." —Abraham Lincoln 

Political Science, National Security Services, Criminal Justice, Philosophy/Religion, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics

If you find yourself drawn to mission-driven, impactful causes then an NJCU degree in these areas is right for you.  Your influence can contribute to advocacy, policymaking or diplomacy, all while using communication, analytical and research skills to reshape issues impacting individuals, communities and organizations.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcolm X 

Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Elementary Education, Multicultural Education, Special Education, Anthropology, Sociology

Have a passion for teaching and learning?  Enjoy working with people to overcome challenges and implement solutions? Careers such teaching, counseling, and social work allow you to have an impact on society as well as on an individual level.