All FDU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Engineering · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $53,129 | $87,753 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $52,729 | $84,606 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $33,954 | $75,172 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $38,330 | $71,188 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $39,442 | $65,593 | $25,798 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | $83,798 | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,071 | $60,525 | $26,000 |
| English | — | $56,969 | $25,500 |
| History | — | $53,737 | $25,125 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,183 | $48,292 | $25,000 |
| Writing | — | $35,169 | $26,000 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $74,192 | — |
| Biology | $26,418 | $56,559 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $28,446 | — | $26,250 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $91,523 | $98,585 | $26,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $22,311 | $45,958 | $25,000 |
| Theatre | $16,666 | $33,749 | $25,139 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $24,357 | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,788 | $76,778 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,772 | $57,829 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former FDU students earn a median $57,273 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
FDU majors questions
How many majors does FDU offer?
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus offers 49 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at FDU?
Nursing graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn a median $98,585 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,500.
Which FDU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $33,749 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus overview