U.S. median for this major: $41,156.
College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 60% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,773.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,483. College Scorecard.
Ramapo College of New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Visual and Performing Arts nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Ramapo College of New Jersey's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,008 | $38,014 | 5.9 years |
| $30–48k | $10,708 | $45,188 | 7.1 years |
| $48–75k | $18,074 | $76,272 | 11.9 years |
| $75–110k | $22,949 | $96,845 | 15.1 years |
| $110k+ | $26,008 | $109,754 | 17.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (59% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Visual and Performing Arts graduates 4 years after graduating ($43,063) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $6,402 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Visual and Performing Arts at New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey college we cover that reports Visual and Performing Arts graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | $43,063 | $25,926 | $18,173 | 70% |
| 2 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $41,156 | — | $28,014 | 38% |
| 3 | Montclair State University | $41,156 | — | $15,566 | 65% |
| 4 | Stockton University | $40,199 | $25,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
5 more New Jersey colleges offer Visual and Performing Arts but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Visual and Performing Arts graduates
Graphic Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Art Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Ramapo College of New Jersey, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Acceptance rate: 71% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 70% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $67,541
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Related majors at Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Studio Art$60,757
Ramapo College of New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts questions
How much do Ramapo College of New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn?
Visual and Performing Arts graduates of Ramapo College of New Jersey earn a median $43,063 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Visual and Performing Arts graduates across 62 colleges is $41,156.
How much debt do Ramapo College of New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Visual and Performing Arts graduates of Ramapo College of New Jersey is $25,926, about 60% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,773.
Is Ramapo College of New Jersey a good school for Visual and Performing Arts in New Jersey?
On pay, Visual and Performing Arts graduates of Ramapo College of New Jersey earn $43,063 four years out, $1,907 above the median for the same major across 4 New Jersey colleges ($41,156) and $1,907 above the U.S. median ($41,156). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Ramapo College of New Jersey rank for Visual and Performing Arts in New Jersey?
Of 4 New Jersey colleges reporting Visual and Performing Arts graduate earnings, Ramapo College of New Jersey ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Visual and Performing Arts graduates get?
A common career is graphic designers, with a median wage of $79,280 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area and $62,960 nationally. Others include art directors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Ramapo College of New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ramapo-college-of-new-jersey/majors/visual-and-performing-arts (College Scorecard and BLS data).