Est. Earnings (1yr)
$55,227
Est. from NJ median (5 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$27,000
Est. from national median (71 programs)

Analysis

This bachelor's program sits in the middle tier among New Jersey's allied health options, with estimated first-year earnings around $55,000β€”placing it roughly $5,000 below the national median for this credential. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 based on comparable programs appears manageable at first glance, but context matters: Rutgers graduates in similar allied health fields report earning $72,000, suggesting that school choice within this major makes a significant difference in earning potential.

The estimated $27,000 debt load actually tracks slightly below New Jersey's typical burden for these programs ($30,875), which is a positive sign. However, the earnings gap compared to top state programs means this financial advantage gets quickly erodedβ€”that $17,000 difference between Fairleigh Dickinson's estimated outcomes and Rutgers's reported figures compounds year over year. Allied health is a broad category spanning everything from radiation therapy to diagnostic imaging, so your child's specific career path will matter enormously in determining whether these numbers hold true.

Given the school's 95% admission rate and the fact that we're working with estimates rather than reported outcomes for this specific program, proceed with caution. Pin down exactly which allied health profession this degree prepares students for, then research what graduates from this specific program are actually doing. The estimates suggest a workable financial picture, but you need concrete details about job placement and licensure pass rates before committing to this path.

Where Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (15 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusMadison$35,822$55,227*β€”$27,000*β€”
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick$17,239$72,259*$73,179$30,875*0.43
Rutgers University-NewarkNewark$16,586$72,259*$73,179$30,875*0.43
Eastwick College-RamseyRamsey$17,028$55,227*β€”$31,785*0.58
Montclair State UniversityMontclair$14,766$36,299*β€”$27,000*0.74
Eastern International College-Jersey CityJersey City$18,947$31,850*β€”$31,250*0.98
National Medianβ€”$60,447*β€”$27,000*0.45
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, approximately 35% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in NJ. Actual outcomes may vary.