Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in New Jersey by ROI
Colleges in New Jersey ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in New Jersey
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$472,835
Across New Jersey programs
Average Annual Cost
$39,593
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$298,921 | $34,481 | $30,176 | $20,620 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Kean University
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$388,186 | $29,398 | $24,924 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Montclair State University
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$423,423 | $27,703 | $25,926 | $25,022 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$528,461 | $26,832 | $47,791 | $25,139 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$548,657 | $26,832 | $52,840 | $25,139 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rowan University
Grad rate: 68.2% |
-$549,114 | $23,055 | $34,116 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Drew University
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$573,082 | $27,444 | $61,378 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees by State
Browse Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.