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Physics at Rowan University

If you plan to study Physics, consider the program at Rowan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rowan University is in Glassboro, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 physics degrees were awarded at Rowan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Rowan University

Many students take online classes at Rowan University. Of 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Rowan University

Rankings can help you compare Rowan University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#5 of 6
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#29 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#200 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Rowan University

Students who complete Rowan University’s Physics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,968
2 years	$44,170
3 years	$54,666
4 years	$74,209
5 years	$84,651

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Physics graduates from Rowan University report median earnings of $74,209, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Physics graduates from Rowan University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at Rowan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Rowan University are 9% women (2) and 91% men (21).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Rowan University

Among the 20 bachelor’s physics graduates at Rowan University, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Rowan University

This Physics program at Rowan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	20
Optics/Optical Sciences	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Rowan University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.