Nursing at Rowan University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Rowan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rowan University is located in Glassboro, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 127 nursing degrees were granted at Rowan University.
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Online Class Availability at Rowan University
Online coursework is an option at Rowan University. Of 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) studied exclusively online and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rowan University
Use these rankings to compare Rowan University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #8 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #32 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #156 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1374 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #8 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #32 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #156 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1374 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rowan University
Graduates of Rowan University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,722 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $77,437 |
| 4 years | $72,917 |
| 5 years | $95,178 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Rowan University take home a median $72,917, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Rowan University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Rowan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Rowan University are 87% women (111) and 13% men (16).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rowan University
Among the 84 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Rowan University, 87% were women (73) and 13% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Rowan University
Of the 41 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Rowan University, 90% were women (37) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rowan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rowan University, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rowan University
The Nursing program at Rowan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 84 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 41 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Rowan University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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