History at Rowan University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Rowan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rowan University is in Glassboro, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 history degrees were granted at Rowan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rowan University
Many students take online classes at Rowan University. Among 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) studied exclusively online and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Rowan University
Rankings can help you compare Rowan University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #31 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #55 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Rowan University
Those who finish Rowan University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,865 |
| 2 years | $32,245 |
| 3 years | $40,822 |
| 4 years | $42,902 |
| 5 years | $52,084 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Rowan University take home a median $42,902, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Rowan University comes in at $25,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for History graduates at Rowan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, History graduates at Rowan University are 40% women (28) and 60% men (42).
History Bachelor’s Program at Rowan University
Of the 58 bachelor’s history degrees awarded at Rowan University, 34% were women (20) and 66% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University, below the national average of 28%.*
History Master’s Program at Rowan University
Among the 8 master’s history degrees awarded at Rowan University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at Rowan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of History master’s degree recipients at Rowan University, higher than the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific History Concentrations at Rowan University
This History program at Rowan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 67 |
| Public/Applied History | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Rowan University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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