# Rowan University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Glassboro, NJ. IPEDS 184782, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rowan-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,278
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,475 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in NJ: 9 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (17 colleges, $86,475): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$223

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,475 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 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $15,264 | $65,635 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,245 | $82,754 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,580 | $118,594 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $30,378 | $130,625 | 2.6 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Camden | $125,303 | $21,500 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $125,303 | $21,500 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $125,303 | $21,500 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $115,174 | $25,000 | $18,173 | 70% |
| The College of New Jersey | $105,377 | $24,125 | $27,646 | 86% |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $97,926 | $21,500 | $16,504 | 73% |
| Monmouth University | $95,960 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Kean University | $91,546 | $26,243 | $12,447 | 47% |
| Rowan University | $86,475 | $24,250 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $79,692 | $23,501 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $79,692 | $23,501 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $76,778 | $25,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $76,778 | $25,000 | $22,829 | 67% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $76,282 | $26,750 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Rider University | $72,734 | $25,720 | $24,792 | 61% |
| New Jersey City University | $65,368 | $19,500 | $16,053 | 34% |
| Saint Peter's University | $61,013 | $19,500 | $12,199 | 58% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $133,040 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $135,940 NJ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $173,470 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $203,460 NJ, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $105,050 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $122,890 NJ, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% 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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