# Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Madison, NJ. IPEDS 184694, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-florham-campus/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,071
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,525 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NJ: 5 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (14 colleges, $58,056): +$2,469
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,924

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,525 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,624 | $52,137 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,383 | $59,402 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $21,154 | $87,366 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $29,052 | $119,985 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $34,331 | $141,787 | 5.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Camden | $74,122 | $23,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $74,122 | $23,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Seton Hall University | $67,522 | $25,000 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $60,525 | $26,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $60,525 | $26,000 | $22,829 | 67% |
| Drew University | $59,399 | $27,000 | $24,280 | 71% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $56,712 | $27,625 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Rider University | $54,724 | $22,233 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Stockton University | $54,628 | $27,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $54,607 | $26,750 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Rowan University | $53,266 | $27,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Montclair State University | $51,469 | $25,967 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Centenary University | $42,424 | $27,000 | $20,503 | 56% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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