by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FDU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, FDU came in at #52. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 52 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 315 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at FDU is $39,071. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FDU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,398 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at FDU is $196 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at FDU paid an average of $1,005 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,526 | $36,526 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,102 | $16,102 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,014 | $5,014 |
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Of the 233 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FDU, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 58 |
FDU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FDU Online Learning page.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Associate’s in liberal arts from FDU in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
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