Felician University
Lodi, New Jersey · Private Nonprofit
ROI Score: 40/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Felician University scores 40 (Below Benchmark) on the CampusROI scale. The 13.3-year payback period, 47.2% completion rate, and net price of $40,045 that equals or exceeds tuition define a financial profile where aid is not performing meaningful work for most students. Average 6-year earnings are $47,800 - moderate, but the 66.9% repayment rate at year three and the 47.2% completion rate indicate structural challenges. The standout program is Registered Nursing (210 graduates, $95,990 year-one, $109,098 year-four, B+ grade) - this program alone largely drives the institutional earnings median upward. Outside nursing, the program outcomes are weaker: Biology earns an F grade (33 graduates, debt-to-earnings 1.033), Psychology earns an F grade (20 graduates, debt-to-earnings 1.161), Business Administration earns a C grade (35 graduates), and Criminal Justice earns a C grade (15 graduates). The New Jersey location provides proximity to New York City and Philadelphia labor markets, which benefits nursing graduates significantly.
How Felician University scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score40/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
Felician University
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $39,300/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $39,300/yr |
| Average net price | $40,045/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $160,180 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $57,602 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $47,800 |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $265 |
| Estimated payback period | 13.3 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47.2% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,774 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $39,300/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $40,045/year, or roughly $160,180 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $39,626/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $38,120/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $25,000, which works out to about $265 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($47,800) and comes to 0.52, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $39,626 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $39,938 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $41,909 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $41,077 |
| $110,001+ | $38,120 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning $0-30,000 pay $39,626 per year at Felician - near the full net price of $40,045. Total 4-year cost near $159,000 for the lowest-income bracket, largely financed through loans, against a 47.2% completion rate creates severe financial risk.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families pay $41,909 (48001-75000) and $41,077 (75001-110000) per year - essentially the same as low-income families and slightly above the average net price. The near-flat net price across all income brackets signals that Felician's aid formula provides almost no income-based differentiation. Total 4-year costs are approximately $165,000 at middle-income prices, against $47,800 average earnings and a 13.3-year payback. Nursing students who complete are in a different category; the aggregate data reflects the full enrollment population.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000+ pay $38,120 per year - slightly lower than the other brackets. At roughly $152,000 over four years, this is near-full-pay pricing. Nursing completers are the group with strong outcomes in the NJ/NYC market.
Earnings by Major
Top 6 most popular majors at Felician University with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $109,098 | B+ |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $62,282 | C |
| Biology | $74,746 | F |
| Psychology | $54,288 | F |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,879 | C |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $49,389 | C |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Nursing is Felician's dominant program and financial anchor: 210 graduates, $95,990 year-one, $109,098 year-four, ROI grade B+ with debt-to-earnings 0.323 and median debt $31,000. Year-one earnings of $95,990 reflect the NJ/NYC nursing labor market. The B+ grade is earned despite $31,000 median debt because year-one earnings are so high. Felician nursing graduates enter a premium-wage market. Students who complete nursing here face a debt level that is manageable against their starting salary.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
35 graduates, $39,902 year-one, $62,282 year-four, ROI grade C with debt-to-earnings 0.627 and median debt $25,000. Business earns a C grade - adequate but not strong. Year-one earnings are $39,902. The four-year figure of $62k shows better trajectory, consistent with graduates who find traction in the NY metro job market after a few years of experience. The private school debt of $25,000 against year-one earnings of $39,902 creates an elevated debt-to-income ratio at graduation.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
15 graduates, $41,141 year-one, $66,879 year-four, ROI grade C with debt-to-earnings 0.656 and median debt $27,000. Criminal justice earns a C grade with an above-average four-year trajectory to $66,879. New Jersey law enforcement and federal agency roles contribute to higher four-year earnings for this track. The C grade reflects debt-to-earnings at the margin of adequacy. Students interested in law enforcement or security careers in the NY metro area can find employment through this pathway.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 63.5% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 66.9% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 58.8% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 62.7% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Felician University’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 1,774 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 52.5% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,884 |
Felician does not report admission rate or test score data. The 47.2% completion rate - with half of enrollees not finishing - is the critical consumer metric here. Prospective students should ask about advising, retention programs, and the specific completion rates for their intended major. Nursing program completion rates are likely significantly higher than the institutional average.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felician University (this school) | 40 | $40,045 | $57,602 |
| Centenary University | 53 | $20,503 | $53,726 |
| Caldwell University | 40 | $24,691 | $53,843 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | 40 | $21,872 | $49,203 |
| Upper Iowa University | 39 | $20,942 | $52,766 |
| Adrian College | 39 | $25,368 | $55,504 |
Who Thrives Here
Felician reports no admission rate or test score data in Scorecard, suggesting either open enrollment or a test-optional approach without published ranges. Enrollment is 1,774 with a 52.5% Pell rate - a majority lower-income student body facing concentrated financial risk given the 47.2% completion rate. The institution serves students who want a Catholic, faith-connected education with professional programs in a Northern New Jersey setting. Nursing is the clear strong pathway; other programs have weaker outcome support.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Felician University scores 40/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $40,045 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $57,602 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 13.3 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 47.2% graduation rate, a three-year loan repayment rate of 66.9% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%), a long payback period.
Median debt of $25,000 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $47,800 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Felician University: Common Questions
Is Felician University worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Felician University scores 40/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $40,045 a year after aid against $57,602 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 13.3 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Felician University cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $40,045 a year, or roughly $160,180 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Felician University graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $57,602 ten years after enrolling, roughly $15,802 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Felician University?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 13.3 years for Felician University. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Felician University graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $25,000, against average earnings of $47,800 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Felician University?
The six-year graduation rate is 47.2%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.