Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Drew University$38,277
Ramapo College of New Jersey$44,529$41,385$25,0710.56
The College of New Jersey$33,214$48,408$25,0000.75
Monmouth University$29,353$49,388$27,0000.92
Rowan University$26,119$43,592$21,7080.83
Kean University$25,928$34,360$28,7501.11
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$15,978$44,529$25,071
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$18,685$33,214$25,000
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$44,850$29,353$27,000
Rowan University
Glassboro
$15,700$26,119$21,708
Kean University
Union
$13,426$25,928$28,750

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Drew University, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.