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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Rowan University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 39th percentile among bachelor’s-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 University
Median pay of bachelor'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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $79,612 | $104,215 | +4% | #69 of 258 | #220 | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,859 | $97,116 | +9% | #167 of 966 | #593 | $12,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $61,045 | $95,769 | -2% | #89 of 158 | #145 | $23,125 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,909 | $90,084 | -2% | #188 of 318 | #310 | $22,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,278 | $86,475 | -6% | #219 of 459 | #344 | $21,250 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $85,630 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $67,609 | $84,059 | -10% | #106 of 118 | #116 | $26,697 |
| Chemistry | $53,607 | $79,695 | +22% | #20 of 209 | #64 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,362 | $78,834 | -9% | #205 of 233 | #233 | $19,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,363 | $76,524 | +0% | #322 of 796 | #594 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,486 | $75,697 | -9% | #250 of 452 | #403 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,439 | $73,631 | +8% | #268 of 1176 | #655 | $19,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $47,983 | $73,035 | +7% | #61 of 187 | #144 | $19,500 |
| Physics | $36,435 | $72,734 | -5% | #80 of 107 | #96 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $38,580 | $70,614 | -15% | #264 of 368 | #325 | $16,844 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $38,799 | $67,702 | +3% | #43 of 110 | #84 | $19,000 |
| Biology | $33,313 | $64,921 | +13% | #182 of 841 | #466 | $20,550 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,042 | $64,525 | +2% | #213 of 565 | #396 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics | $50,698 | $63,146 | -9% | #225 of 309 | #280 | $19,319 |
| Homeland Security | $43,002 | $62,846 | -10% | #25 of 33 | #32 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $35,116 | $62,661 | -1% | #84 of 178 | #152 | $18,159 |
| Computer Programming | $41,799 | $60,493 | -28% | #29 of 30 | #29 | $19,437 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,815 | $57,895 | +19% | #84 of 576 | #217 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,969 | $57,739 | +12% | #61 of 345 | #232 | $25,250 |
| Geography and Cartography | $44,380 | $57,567 | +-0% | #62 of 117 | #100 | $22,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,254 | $56,226 | +2% | #286 of 660 | #550 | $19,332 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $29,306 | $56,205 | +2% | #115 of 265 | #210 | $19,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $27,584 | $55,839 | -9% | #92 of 156 | #140 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,549 | $55,277 | -2% | #298 of 660 | #510 | $18,874 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $43,702 | $53,829 | -12% | #48 of 67 | #61 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,486 | $53,266 | +0% | #220 of 476 | #382 | $23,100 |
| History | $35,150 | $52,523 | +4% | #195 of 459 | #353 | $21,750 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $31,513 | $52,195 | +1% | #12 of 24 | #20 | — |
| Psychology | $30,920 | $51,878 | +2% | #406 of 1027 | #825 | $18,808 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $33,081 | $50,367 | -8% | #177 of 225 | #207 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | $34,038 | $48,057 | -15% | #151 of 187 | #179 | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $40,921 | $47,677 | +2% | #6 of 14 | #7 | $22,500 |
| Music | $32,781 | $47,208 | +10% | #86 of 268 | #168 | $25,898 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,119 | $47,176 | +14% | #84 of 423 | #220 | $18,906 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $27,701 | $46,969 | +5% | #10 of 19 | #18 | $20,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $46,165 | -23% | #76 of 87 | #84 | — |
| Sociology | $29,863 | $46,130 | -12% | #370 of 462 | #445 | $21,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $18,558 | $38,597 | -3% | #156 of 255 | #218 | $21,500 |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | $35,817 | -26% | #20 of 20 | #20 | — |
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.
The Rowan University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $376,565
- Avg rent near campus: $2,501/mo — vs ~$1,035/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08028 (5.2% cap, Glassboro)
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🏆 Where Rowan University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Room | $9,312 | |
| Board | $5,078 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $39,342 | $49,206 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,180 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,598 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,644 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $27,596 |
| $110,001+ | $28,933 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology