Biology at Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 239 graduates a year
Rowan University graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rowan University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 179 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $65,000 | $66,106 | #149 | $29,167 |
| 180 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $64,939 | $59,090 | #385 | $32,894 |
| 181 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $64,930 | $67,108 | #132 | $24,063 |
| 182 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $64,921 | $56,980 | #466 | $33,313 |
| 183 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #153 | $33,417 |
| 184 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #154 | $33,417 |
| 185 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #155 | $33,417 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,313 one year after graduating and $64,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Rowan University ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #466 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Rowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,550.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.