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

Visual and Performing Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus$46,345
Stockton University$20,705$32,717$25,0001.21
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University$17,625$32,527$26,0001.48
National Median$25,286$26,0831.03

Other Visual and Performing Arts Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stockton University
Galloway
$15,532$20,705$25,000
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield
$30,680$17,625$26,000

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.