# Ramapo College of New Jersey: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Mahwah, NJ. IPEDS 186201, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ramapo-college-of-new-jersey/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,529
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,757 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,071 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (12 colleges, $45,770): +$14,987
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,167

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,757 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 | $9,008 | $38,014 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,708 | $45,188 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $18,074 | $76,272 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,949 | $96,845 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,008 | $109,754 | 4.6 years |

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

## Studio Art at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $60,757 | $25,071 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $52,450 | $25,975 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $52,450 | $25,975 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $52,450 | $25,975 | $19,703 | 64% |
| The College of New Jersey | $51,033 | $25,000 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Rowan University | $47,176 | $21,708 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Monmouth University | $44,363 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $44,298 | $27,000 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Montclair State University | $43,564 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Stockton University | $41,137 | $27,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
| New Jersey City University | $41,077 | $19,000 | $16,053 | 34% |
| Kean University | $40,213 | $28,750 | $12,447 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $142,990 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $129,200 NJ, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $77,030 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $43,780 NJ, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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