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Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$60k
National avg$48k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
Rowan University at a glance
Rowan University is a public university in Glassboro, New Jersey with 21,026 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 78% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $16,574 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $22,408 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 67% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 43% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $20,500 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), master's ($134,810) and Medicine (MD), doctoral ($116,089) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$16,574
2024-25
Acceptance
78%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
21,026
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,574
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,932
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,928
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,712
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $33,502
Net price (after aid): $22,408
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $15,305
$30k – $48k: $15,264
$48k – $75k: $19,245
$75k – $110k: $27,580 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$110k+: $30,378 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $75k – $110k, $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $4,878. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $59,988
Median debt at graduation: $20,500
Est. monthly loan payment: $217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 43%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedRowan University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $66,108, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in New Jersey.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
67%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$20.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
67%
Strong year-1 retention
82%
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$16.6k
Out-of-state
$26.9k
Net price
$22.4k
Pell
33%
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$60k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
1110 - 1310
ACT range
23 - 29
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 2,595 of Rowan University's 19,660 students (13%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 8,244 (42%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Rowan University reported conferring credentials in 123 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Rowan University graduates earn, by program
Rowan University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,878 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $30,920; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,808 in federal loans at this college (about $199 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $21,500 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
65 programs at Rowan University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $51,878 | $50,706, about the same | $18,808 | $199/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $73,631 | $68,257, +8% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $64,921 | $57,214, +13% | $20,550 | $218/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $56,226 | $55,378, about the same | $19,332 | $205/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $62,661 | $63,560, about the same | $18,159 | $193/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $75,697 | $83,343, −9% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $86,475 | $92,374, −6% | $21,250 | $225/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $53,266 | $53,072, about the same | $23,100 | $245/mo |
| Computer Programming, Bachelor's | $60,493 | $83,439, −28% | $19,437 | $206/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $76,524 | $76,194, about the same | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $46,969 | $44,889, +5% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $105,113 | $103,485, about the same | $41,000 | $466/mo |
Compare what Psychology pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $100,830 in New Jersey.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $104,660 in New Jersey.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $112,300 in New Jersey.
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $106,500 in New Jersey.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $125,370 in New Jersey.
- Chemical Engineering graduates train as chemical engineers: median $126,760 in New Jersey.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $78,834 | $86,517, −9% | $19,875 | $211/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $55,277 | $56,359, about the same | $18,874 | $200/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $90,084 | $92,135, about the same | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $97,116 | $88,910, +9% | $12,500 | $133/mo |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Bachelor's | — | $68,245 | $18,250 | $193/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $47,208 | $42,892, +10% | $25,898 | $275/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $85,459 | $71,685, +19% | $27,892 | $317/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $57,739 | $51,389, +12% | $25,250 | $268/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $104,215 | $100,647, +4% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $47,176 | $41,367, +14% | $18,906 | $200/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $52,523 | $50,680, +4% | $21,750 | $231/mo |
| Engineering, Master's | $104,475 | $120,215, −13% | — | — |
| Computer Science, Master's | $127,178 | $145,571, −13% | — | — |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $63,146 | $69,562, −9% | $19,319 | $205/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $134,810 | $120,193, +12% | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | $67,702 | $65,466, +3% | $19,000 | $201/mo |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Bachelor's | — | $90,924 | — | — |
| Human Resources, Bachelor's | $73,035 | $68,069, +7% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | $72,243 | $64,397, +12% | $24,176 | $275/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $46,130 | $52,657, −12% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $57,895 | $48,590, +19% | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $64,525 | $63,293, about the same | $19,000 | $201/mo |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Bachelor's | — | $55,753 | $22,000 | $233/mo |
| Homeland Security, Bachelor's | $62,846 | $70,193, −10% | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Bachelor's | $84,059 | $93,451, −10% | $26,697 | $283/mo |
| Clinical Laboratory Science, Master's | $69,340 | $90,984, −24% | $59,000 | $671/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $95,769 | $98,158, about the same | $23,125 | $245/mo |
| Education, Master's | $63,930 | $65,824, −3% | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other, Bachelor's | $47,677 | $46,634, about the same | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $70,614 | $82,686, −15% | $16,844 | $179/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $72,436 | $63,707, +14% | $19,619 | $223/mo |
| Physics, Bachelor's | $72,734 | $76,786, −5% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $57,567 | $57,853, about the same | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | $55,839 | $61,296, −9% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $56,205 | $55,012, about the same | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $38,597 | $39,775, −3% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $68,768 | $65,184, +5% | $35,000 | $398/mo |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | $53,829 | $61,027, −12% | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Master's | $121,734 | $125,651, −3% | — | — |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $79,695 | $65,120, +22% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| International/Globalization Studies, Bachelor's | $46,165 | $59,972, −23% | — | — |
| Journalism, Bachelor's | $48,057 | $56,278, −15% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Health Sciences, Master's | $65,960 | $78,149, −16% | — | — |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $56,644 | $60,111, −6% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other, Master's | $51,418 | $50,850, about the same | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $73,182 | $59,916, +22% | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences, Bachelor's | $35,817 | $48,673, −26% | — | — |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Master's | $62,202 | $59,571, +4% | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences, Master's | — | $65,111 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $50,367 | $55,000, −8% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $52,195 | $51,642, about the same | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Master's | $74,288 | $75,122, about the same | — | — |
| Medicine (MD), Doctoral | $116,089 | $118,504, about the same | $232,655 | $2,646/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
About Rowan University
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- Where is Rowan University located?
- Rowan University is located in Glassboro, NJ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Rowan University?
- Rowan University is a public university based in NJ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Rowan University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Rowan University is approximately 78% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Rowan University?
- Rowan University's published in-state tuition is approximately $16,574 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Rowan University?
- Rowan University reports total enrollment of approximately 21,026 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Rowan University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Rowan University is approximately $22,408 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $15,305 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $30,378. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Rowan University?
- Rowan University reports a graduation rate of approximately 67% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Rowan University have?
- Students who borrowed at Rowan University left with a median of approximately $20,500 in federal loans, and about 43% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Rowan University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $59,988 for students who received federal financial aid at Rowan University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Rowan University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Rowan University.
- How much do Psychology graduates from Rowan University earn?
- Rowan University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,878 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $30,920; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,808 in federal loans at this college (about $199 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $21,500 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Rowan University earn?
- Rowan University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $73,631 four years after graduating, 8% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,439; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $19,500 in federal loans at this college (about $207 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $22,500 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at Rowan University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 43 programs at Rowan University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($134,810); Medicine (MD), doctoral ($116,089); and Business Administration, master's ($105,113) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Rowan University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Rowan University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $66,108, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in New Jersey, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 123 fields Rowan University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 525 | Bachelor's |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 461 | Graduate (104 graduate · 348 bachelor's · 9 certificate) |
| Medicine | 316 | Graduate |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 218 | Graduate (12 graduate · 180 bachelor's · 26 certificate) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 215 | Graduate (6 graduate · 205 bachelor's · 4 certificate) |
| Biology, General | 212 | Graduate (14 graduate · 198 bachelor's) |
| Computer Programming | 161 | Bachelor's (154 bachelor's · 7 certificate) |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 161 | Bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 146 | Bachelor's |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 143 | Graduate (61 graduate · 81 bachelor's · 1 certificate) |
| Construction Management | 141 | Certificate |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 137 | Graduate (16 graduate · 119 bachelor's · 2 certificate) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 126 | Graduate (8 graduate · 118 bachelor's) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 125 | Graduate (51 graduate · 59 bachelor's · 15 certificate) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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