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. In addition, we cover how Rowan ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 78 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in music from Rowan. This makes it the #163 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rowan is $32,781. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, music students borrow a median amount of $27,165 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Rowan is $220 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rowan paid an average of $813 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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Of the 63 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rowan, about 75% were men and 25% 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, 63% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rowan music bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 music majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
