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

Teaneck, NJ. IPEDS 184603, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $16,666
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,749 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,139 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NJ: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (10 colleges, $38,922): -$5,173
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,336

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,749 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 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,475 | $44,624 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $15,057 | $64,143 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $23,123 | $98,504 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $28,735 | $122,411 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $44,565 | $20,620 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $42,712 | $23,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $42,712 | $23,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $42,712 | $23,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Montclair State University | $39,248 | $25,022 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Rowan University | $38,597 | $25,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Drew University | $38,562 | $27,000 | $24,280 | 71% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $33,749 | $25,139 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $33,749 | $25,139 | $22,829 | 67% |
| Kean University | $32,107 | $27,000 | $12,447 | 47% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $108,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $119,840 NJ, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $81,590 NJ, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $99,560 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $101,610 NJ, $80,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 0.1% 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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