Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.9%
- Retention Rate
- 87.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $67,541
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $97,604 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $79,631 | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $77,715 | $30,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $73,635 | $21,500 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $63,855 | $24,820 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $59,666 | $23,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $58,221 | $32,499 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $55,547 | $22,250 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $44,979 | $22,263 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $40,485 | $21,003 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $40,318 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $36,776 | $23,074 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $20,750 |
Outcomes Overview
Ramapo graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $21,000 and earn $45,619 in their first year out. This debt represents just 46% of their starting salary, well below the recommended 100% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $223 consume about 5.9% of gross monthly income, making repayment manageable for most graduates. The college's liberal arts focus produces graduates who often enter business, education, and communications fields in the New York metro area. Ten years post-graduation, median earnings climb to $67,541 while maintaining the same debt load. With 95.4% of graduates finding employment and reasonable debt burdens, Ramapo delivers a strong return on investment for New Jersey students seeking quality education close to home.