# Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus: Psychology (bachelor's)

Madison, NJ. IPEDS 184694, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-florham-campus/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,969
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,977 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,966 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in NJ: 10 of 24 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (24 colleges, $54,516): +$1,461
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,009

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,977 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 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,383 | $59,402 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $21,154 | $87,366 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $29,052 | $119,985 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $34,331 | $141,787 | 7.3 years |

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

## Psychology at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew University | $65,997 | $26,059 | $24,280 | 71% |
| The College of New Jersey | $62,397 | $24,905 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Rider University | $57,202 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Monmouth University | $57,159 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Caldwell University | $56,977 | $26,690 | $24,691 | 57% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $56,479 | $25,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $56,479 | $25,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $56,479 | $25,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $55,977 | $24,966 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $55,977 | $24,966 | $22,829 | 67% |
| Seton Hall University | $55,501 | $20,500 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Georgian Court University | $54,745 | $22,375 | $19,285 | 54% |
| Felician University | $54,288 | $27,000 | $40,045 | 47% |
| Rowan University | $51,878 | $21,500 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $51,710 | $24,000 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Kean University | $51,052 | $25,000 | $12,447 | 47% |
| Stockton University | $50,947 | $24,500 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Pillar College | $49,543 | $35,853 | $8,470 | 39% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $48,985 | $25,000 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $48,464 | $25,000 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $48,464 | $25,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| New Jersey City University | $46,575 | $22,081 | $16,053 | 34% |
| Saint Peter's University | $45,623 | $25,500 | $12,199 | 58% |
| Saint Elizabeth University | $38,484 | $25,000 | $23,125 | 51% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $65,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $62,760 NJ, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## 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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