by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rowan ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Rowan was ranked #128 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 128 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 307 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 294 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rowan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,313 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,303 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Rowan is $282 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rowan paid an average of $813 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $432 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 307 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rowan. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Rowan does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rowan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 15 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 7 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 2 |
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