Best Film/Video and Photographic Arts 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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$417,552
Across New Jersey programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,185
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Montclair State University
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$318,274 | $33,094 | $25,926 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$457,094 | $30,391 | $47,791 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$477,290 | $30,391 | $52,840 | $25,000 | 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 Film/Video and Photographic Arts Degrees by State
Browse Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.