Chemistry at Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Rowan University graduates in chemistry earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rowan University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry 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 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 17 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $79,878 | $72,684 | #41 | $44,874 |
| 18 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $79,869 | $70,094 | #62 | $46,140 |
| 19 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $79,736 | $87,103 | #1 | $41,589 |
| 20 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $79,695 | $69,947 | #64 | $53,607 |
| 21 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $79,592 | $80,061 | #12 | — |
| 22 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $79,311 | $75,488 | #32 | $28,372 |
| 23 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $79,043 | $69,606 | #69 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,607 one year after graduating and $79,695 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Rowan University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Rowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.