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. We've also included details on how Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rowan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,380 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from Rowan. About 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rowan does not offer an online option for its geography 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 geography majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.