Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 22 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
Artificial Intelligence. leads engineering & technology with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence. | — | $58,629★ | — | 26 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.Small sample |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Banking and Financial Support Services. leads business & economics with 77K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $76,708★ | — | 25 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $76,127 | — | 22 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $64,985 | — | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $61,772 | $22,597 | 51 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management.Small sample | — | $52,002 | — | 19 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 94K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $94,288 | — | 28 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $55,349 | $37,451 | 35 |
Criminology. leads social sciences & policy with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology. | — | $47,200★ | — | 27 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $46,962 | $37,617 | 53 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $45,729 | — | 34 |
General Studies. leads humanities & arts with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies. | — | $47,240★ | $16,500 | 350 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $44,074 | — | 11 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $38,858 | — | 14 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | — | $34,823 | — | 31 |
| Acting.Small sample | — | $31,424 | — | 16 |
| Commercial Photography.Small sample | — | $24,357 | — | 11 |
| Creative Writing.Small sample | — | $13,085 | — | 9 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $47,301 | — | 29 |
Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program. leads other & interdisciplinary with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program. | — | $52,604★ | — | 22 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences.Small sample | — | $36,504 | — | 16 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
