# Rowan University: Computer Programming (bachelor's)

Glassboro, NJ. IPEDS 184782, CIP 11.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rowan-university/majors/computer-programming

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,799
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,493 (U.S. median for this major: $78,404 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,911

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,493 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 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,264 | $65,635 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,245 | $82,754 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $27,580 | $118,594 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $30,378 | $130,625 | 5.5 years |

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

## Computer Programming at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | $60,493 | $25,000 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (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

## 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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