# Rowan University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Glassboro, NJ. IPEDS 184782, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rowan-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,799
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,702 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in NJ: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (5 colleges, $79,510): -$11,808
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,605

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,702 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,305 | $65,812 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,264 | $65,635 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,245 | $82,754 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,580 | $118,594 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $30,378 | $130,625 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biochemistry at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | $81,519 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $79,510 | $24,250 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $79,510 | $24,250 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Stockton University | $69,252 | $24,125 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Rowan University | $67,702 | $20,500 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $172,900 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $207,030 NJ, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $60,630 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $66,040 NJ, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $101,990 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $96,020 NJ, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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