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General Biology at Rowan University

General Biology at Rowan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Rowan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rowan University is located in Glassboro, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 267 general biology graduations were recorded at Rowan University.

Studying Online at Rowan University

Distance learning is available at Rowan University. Of 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Rowan University

Graduates of Rowan University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Rowan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,579
2 years $32,124
3 years $44,939
4 years $56,811
5 years $67,138

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Rowan University take home a median $56,811, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Rowan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Rowan University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Rowan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Rowan University are 66% women (177) and 34% men (90).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Rowan University

Of the 245 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Rowan University, 67% were women (165) and 33% were men (80).

Rowan University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 134
Hispanic / Latino 35
Black / African American 31
Asian 33
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rowan University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Rowan University

Of the 21 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Rowan University, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).

Rowan University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Rowan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 8
Asian 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rowan University

Minority students account for 71% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Rowan University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Rowan University

Among the 1 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Rowan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Rowan University gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rowan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rowan University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Rowan University

The General Biology program at Rowan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 247
General Biomedical Sciences 20

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Rowan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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