# Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Teaneck, NJ. IPEDS 184603, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,183
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,292 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,782

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,292 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 | $10,218 | $43,529 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,475 | $44,624 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,057 | $64,143 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,123 | $98,504 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,735 | $122,411 | 10.5 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $48,292 | $25,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $48,292 | $25,000 | $22,829 | 67% |

## 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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