Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Felician University

Felician's open-access mission—admitting 94% of applicants and serving a majority of Pell-eligible students—appears to translate into outcomes that track exactly with typical New Jersey liberal arts programs, though the numbers here are estimates based on peer institutions. Similar programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $38,000 against $26,000 in debt, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68 that falls comfortably within manageable territory. That ratio means graduates would owe roughly eight months of their first-year salary, which is reasonable compared to many bachelor's programs.

The challenge is context: New Jersey's top-performing liberal arts programs produce significantly stronger outcomes, with graduates at Thomas Edison State and Rowan earning $50,000 and $43,000 respectively. Felician's estimated figures sit at the state median but lag these alternatives by $5,000 to $12,000 annually—gaps that compound dramatically over a career. For a student specifically committed to Felician's community or support systems, the debt load isn't prohibitive. But families should recognize that other New Jersey public institutions offer substantially better earnings potential in this field for likely lower tuition costs.

The estimation uncertainty matters here: without actual graduate data, you're investing based on what *similar* programs produce, not what Felician specifically delivers. If location or institutional fit strongly favor Felician, the financial picture isn't alarming—but if choosing primarily on outcomes, clearer data from competing schools makes them safer bets.