All Rowan University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Science & Math · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Engineering · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Education · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $37,815 | $57,895 | $26,554 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,486 | $53,266 | $27,000 |
| History | $35,150 | $52,523 | $25,500 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $31,513 | $52,195 | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $33,081 | $50,367 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | $40,921 | $47,677 | $24,950 |
| International / Global Studies | — | $46,165 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $53,607 | $79,695 | $27,000 |
| Physics | $36,435 | $72,734 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | $38,799 | $67,702 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $33,313 | $64,921 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | $50,698 | $63,146 | $20,898 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,306 | $56,205 | $23,875 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $79,612 | $104,215 | $23,250 |
| Chemical Engineering | $61,045 | $95,769 | $23,863 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,909 | $90,084 | $22,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $67,609 | $84,059 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,362 | $78,834 | $23,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | — | — | — |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $84,859 | $97,116 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | $27,584 | $55,839 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | $24,625 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | $21,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $52,363 | $76,524 | $24,489 |
| Finance | $51,486 | $75,697 | $24,000 |
| Business Administration | $46,439 | $73,631 | $22,500 |
| Human Resources | $47,983 | $73,035 | $22,850 |
| Economics | $38,580 | $70,614 | $21,750 |
| Entrepreneurship | $43,702 | $53,829 | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $32,781 | $47,208 | $26,500 |
| Studio Art | $26,119 | $47,176 | $21,708 |
| Theatre | $18,558 | $38,597 | $25,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $35,116 | $62,661 | $23,125 |
| Communications | $34,549 | $55,277 | $25,500 |
| Journalism | $34,038 | $48,057 | $24,238 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | $27,701 | $46,969 | $22,750 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,278 | $86,475 | $24,250 |
| Computer Programming | $41,799 | $60,493 | $25,000 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $49,969 | $57,739 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $85,630 | — | $30,070 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Rowan University students earn a median $59,988 ten years after starting college, more than 48% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
Rowan University majors questions
How many majors does Rowan University offer?
Rowan University offers 85 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Rowan University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Rowan University earn a median $104,215 four years after graduating, the highest of the 43 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,250.
Which Rowan University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Behavioral Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $35,817 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rowan University overview