Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 30th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,523 | $98,585 | +11% | #146 of 966 | #533 | $23,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,129 | $87,753 | +15% | #141 of 796 | #350 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,729 | $84,606 | +2% | #146 of 452 | #291 | $25,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $83,798 | -17% | #257 of 258 | #258 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,788 | $76,778 | -17% | #331 of 459 | #399 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $33,954 | $75,172 | +8% | #117 of 516 | #298 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $74,192 | +7% | #120 of 309 | #199 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $38,330 | $71,188 | +25% | #9 of 137 | #27 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,442 | $65,593 | -4% | #555 of 1176 | #930 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,071 | $60,525 | +14% | #83 of 476 | #240 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,772 | $57,829 | +3% | #222 of 660 | #450 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $56,969 | +17% | #98 of 576 | #250 | $25,500 |
| Biology | $26,418 | $56,559 | -1% | #466 of 841 | #733 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $23,969 | $55,977 | +10% | #209 of 1027 | #599 | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $54,888 | -13% | #436 of 565 | #537 | — |
| History | — | $53,737 | +6% | #159 of 459 | #330 | $25,125 |
| Criminology | $37,619 | $53,055 | -5% | #71 of 113 | #105 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,874 | $51,148 | -8% | #462 of 660 | #627 | $25,000 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,183 | $48,292 | -4% | #40 of 63 | #53 | $25,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $22,311 | $45,958 | +5% | #66 of 144 | #106 | $25,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $35,169 | -27% | #130 of 137 | #136 | $26,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $16,666 | $33,749 | -15% | #226 of 255 | #247 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $28,446 | — | — | — | — | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,357 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $706,116
- Avg rent near campus: $2,954/mo — vs ~$1,167/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07601 (4.5% cap, Hackensack)
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🏆 Where Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,526 | $36,526 |
| Room | $10,502 | |
| Board | $5,600 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $58,514 | $58,514 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology