Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.3%
- Retention Rate
- 81.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,988
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,742 | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $12,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $67,899 | $27,892 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,486 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $19,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $60,358 | $21,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $58,823 | $19,619 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $22,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $58,402 | $24,176 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $58,387 | $232,655 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $23,125 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Master | $55,964 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $55,512 | $35,000 |
| Education, General. | Master | $54,566 |
Outcomes Overview
Rowan graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,500, well below the national average of around $30,000. Monthly loan payments of $217 represent just 4.4% of typical starting salaries of $59,988 after ten years. The university's strong engineering and education programs funnel graduates into stable, well-paying fields in the Philadelphia-South Jersey corridor. An impressive 96.6% employment rate demonstrates solid career preparation. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.34 compares favorably to the national benchmark of 0.5 for public universities. With reasonable costs and strong job placement, particularly in technical fields, Rowan delivers a strong return on investment for New Jersey students.