Social Sciences at Felician University

A Social Sciences bachelor's from Felician faces a significant earnings gap compared to New Jersey's broader outcomes for the field. Similar programs at the national level suggest first-year earnings around $36,000, but New Jersey's median sits at $51,753—meaning comparable programs in-state typically produce graduates earning $15,000 more annually. Rutgers-New Brunswick's Social Sciences program reports exactly that higher figure, illustrating what's achievable in this market. The estimated $27,000 in debt isn't unreasonable by itself, but it becomes harder to justify when paired with earnings closer to the national floor than the state ceiling.

The 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable on paper, yet this calculation depends entirely on estimates drawn from peer institutions rather than Felician's actual outcomes. For a family considering this investment, the practical question is whether a degree from a school with a 94% acceptance rate and predominantly first-generation students (52% receive Pell grants) will command the same market value as the state median suggests. The data here can't answer that definitively.

If your child is committed to Social Sciences and Felician specifically, understand you're likely betting on below-market starting salaries for New Jersey while taking on debt comparable to stronger programs in the state. Consider whether public options or programs with transparent earnings data might offer better financial clarity.