by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rowan ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Rowan was ranked #130 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting 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 #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rowan is $52,363. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, accounting students borrow a median amount of $44,787 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Rowan is $365 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rowan was $813 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $432 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Rowan tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Rowan. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rowan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Rowan does not offer an online option for its accounting 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 accounting majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 431 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 156 |
| Human Resource Management | 47 |
| Management Information Systems | 29 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.