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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, New Jersey · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,916

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$35,822

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $57,273 ten years after entry — 6% above the national median. Acceptance rate 95.9%, in-state tuition $35,822.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,578

Retention Rate

76%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

22%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private, non-profit institution with 2,578 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 95.9%. The graduation rate is 57.3%, and the retention rate is 75.8%. The in-state tuition cost is $35,822.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $45,202. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,916, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $57,273. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 22.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$57k

10 YEARS

Top 48% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates earn $45,202. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,916. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $57,273. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has a 95.9% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 57.3%, and the retention rate is 75.8%. The in-state tuition is $35,822, and 22.1% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 395 / yr
Median Salary $39,071

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 252 / yr
Median Salary $81,399

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 126 / yr
Median Salary $68,419

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $127,638

Psychology, General

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $23,969

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $44,236

Public Administration

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $66,770

Biology, General

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $26,418

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $50,364

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $60,843

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $113,264

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $46,126

Biological and Physical Sciences

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $28,446

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $97,843

Marketing

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $33,954

Hospitality Administration/Management

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $38,330

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 12 / yr
Median Salary $52,729

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $47,117

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Graduates 8 / yr
Median Salary $37,183

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 7 / yr
Median Salary $41,788

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $22,311

Medical Illustration and Informatics

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $106,140

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $24,357

Criminology

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $37,619

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Campus Location

Teaneck, New Jersey

Teaneck, NJ 07666

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is located in Teaneck, New Jersey. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has an acceptance rate of 95.9%.