# Ramapo College of New Jersey: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Mahwah, NJ. IPEDS 186201, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ramapo-college-of-new-jersey/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,063 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,926 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (4 colleges, $41,156): +$1,907
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,907

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,063 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 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,708 | $45,188 | 7.1 years |
| 48-75k | $18,074 | $76,272 | 11.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,949 | $96,845 | 15.1 years |
| 110k+ | $26,008 | $109,754 | 17.1 years |

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

## Visual and Performing Arts at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $43,063 | $25,926 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $41,156 | not reported | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $41,156 | not reported | $15,566 | 65% |
| Stockton University | $40,199 | $25,000 | $20,670 | 69% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage $79,280 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $73,790 NJ, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% 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

## 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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