Best Fire Protection 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
+$75,488
Across New Jersey programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,668
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Jersey City University
Grad rate: 38.7% |
+$75,488 | $52,263 | $23,668 | $26,000 | 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.
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