Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,843
86th percentile (40th in NJ)
Sample Size
93
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates earn $61k, placing them in the 86th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus$60,843$56,442
Kean University$67,373$64,568
Centenary University$67,192
Rowan University$64,645$70,206
Stockton University$64,624$54,394
William Paterson University of New Jersey$64,322$60,860
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Kean University
Union
$13,426$67,373
Centenary University
Hackettstown
$37,732$67,192
Rowan University
Glassboro
$15,700$64,645
Stockton University
Galloway
$15,532$64,624
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
$15,150$64,322

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-Metropolitan Campus, approximately 22% 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.