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Felician University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Lodi, NJ · 1,774 students

The verdict

Felician University charges a net price of $40,045/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $160,180. Graduates earn a median $57,602 ten years after entry, $9,242/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 17.3 years — a 20-year net return of $24,660, a slow but positive payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Felician University's 17.3-year payback ranks #1,014 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 21% of them, and #31 of 78 in New Jersey.

Better ROI than 21% of US colleges#1,014 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$40,045
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$57,602
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
17.3 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Felician University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$40,045/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$160,180our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$57,602Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$9,242/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$25,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback17.3 yrsour math
20-year net return$24,660our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Felician University: frequently asked questions

Is Felician University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Felician University charges $40,045/yr after aid ($160,180 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $57,602 ten years out — $9,242/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 17.3 years and returns $24,660 net over 20 years, a slow but positive payback.
How long does a Felician University degree take to pay off?
About 17.3 years. We divide the $160,180 four-year net cost by the $9,242/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Felician University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $40,045/yr — about $160,180 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Felician University compare to other New Jersey colleges?
It ranks #31 of 78 New Jersey colleges we track by payback. Its $57,602 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $40,045 net price is above the national median of $16,906.