Economics at Rowan University
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Rowan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rowan University sits in Glassboro, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rowan University
Many students take online classes at Rowan University. Among 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) studied exclusively online and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Rowan University
Use these rankings to compare Rowan University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Rowan University
Students who complete Rowan University’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,500 |
| 2 years | $39,729 |
| 4 years | $61,353 |
| 5 years | $69,434 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Rowan University earn a median of $61,353, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Rowan University comes in at $21,750.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Rowan University
The Economics program at Rowan University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Rowan University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.