C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

Rowan College at Burlington County

2-Year Public
📍 Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Rowan College at Burlington County campus, Mount Laurel, NJ
Rowan College at Burlington County campus, Mount Laurel, NJ. Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,547
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,783
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Rowan College at Burlington County ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$406,208
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,335
1-Year Change
+3.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Rowan College at Burlington County, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,745
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,978
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
35.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Rowan College at Burlington County

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,796$87,342+8%#241 of 962#742$11,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$81,015$80,085+22%#58 of 560#199—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27,775$54,770+17%#78 of 426#200$9,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,376$48,937+11%#129 of 947#546$9,250
Design and Applied Arts—$29,790-22%#84 of 90#88—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Rowan College at Burlington County Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $406,208
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,335/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08046 (6.0% cap, Willingboro Township)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,924 $5,484

Financial Aid

58%
Receive Any Aid
37%
Receive Pell Grants
8%
Take Out Loans
$5,783
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,670
$30,001 - $48,000$4,608
$48,001 - $75,000$6,372
$75,001 - $110,000$9,882
$110,001+$11,331

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,348 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 167 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 146 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 112 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 65 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 28 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 21 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 17 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 15 grads/yr Graphic Design 14 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 12 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 12 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 11 grads/yr Human Services, General 11 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 11 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 9 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rowan College at Burlington County's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Detectives and criminal investigators
$94k/yr 117,900 jobs
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
$76k/yr 698,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Bailiffs
$57k/yr 19,000 jobs
Private detectives and investigators
$52k/yr 43,600 jobs

Student Demographics

6,547
Total Students
60%
Women
69%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Hispanic 17%
Black 19%
Asian 5%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 74%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,735 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 44%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 69%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rowan College at Burlington County?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Rowan College at Burlington County?
Tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County is $3,924 for in-state students and $5,484 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,783.
What is the graduation rate at Rowan College at Burlington County?
The graduation rate at Rowan College at Burlington County is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Rowan College at Burlington County a good school?
Rowan College at Burlington County has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Rowan College at Burlington County?
Rowan College at Burlington County has a total enrollment of 6,547 students.
Is there rental demand near Rowan College at Burlington County?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Rowan College at Burlington County live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,735 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Mount Laurel area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology