Design at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
22
Optimistic
21
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,357/yr (-28% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.6x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $359K | $370K | $370K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.5x | 2.6x | 2.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 21 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$143,288
About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,958 in Madison, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $97,660 — 32% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus →Top Career Paths
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$111,040/yr
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$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus's Design program score?
This program scores 21/100 — on the lower end for Design. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Design to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Design careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Design earnings lower at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?
Lower starting pay at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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