Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's published cost of attendance is $50,305. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,218, families in the lower-middle range pay around $10,475, middle-income families pay about $15,057, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $23,123, and higher-income families pay roughly $28,735.

Azimuth ranks Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus #564 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works with families to construct aid packages that combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based financial aid, though the spread across income bands shows that affordability varies meaningfully by family circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,444; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,049, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn median 4-year earnings of $68,049, placing the institution in the 71.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,726 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in the 83.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus #450 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's liberal arts foundation and regional labor market positioning.

General Studies is the largest program with 233 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,525, performing at 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 60 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,977 (1.1× benchmark), while Nursing and Biology, General round out the largest cohorts with earnings of $98,585 and $56,559 respectively.

These outcomes reflect the institution's emphasis on Liberal Arts and professional preparation in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan region.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's program mix is anchored in liberal arts and professional fields, reflecting the institution's positioning as a comprehensive private university in the New York metropolitan region. General Studies is the largest program with 233 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Nursing, Biology, General, and Business Administration.

The institution offers 24 programs across 607 students annually, with 0 programs meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied professional fields.

Nursing leads with median earnings of $98,585 four years after enrollment and graduates 41 students, followed by Accounting with $87,753 and 14 graduates. Artificial Intelligence delivers $76,778 with 19 graduates, while Business Administration and General Studies round out the higher-earning programs.

Among the largest programs, General Studies graduates earn $60,525, Psychology, General earn $55,977, and Nursing earn $98,585 four years after enrollment. The program portfolio reflects a balance between liberal arts breadth and career-oriented preparation.

Business represents 12% of graduates, Engineering accounts for 5%, and Social Sciences comprises 2%, positioning the institution as a generalist provider with strength across multiple fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in the New York metropolitan area.