Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Rowan University

Rowan University's biomedical engineering program produces graduates earning $67,609 in their first year—about $4,900 above the national median and $2,000 above the state average. Among New Jersey's five biomedical engineering programs, Rowan sits comfortably in the middle, trailing only Stevens Institute while outearning both NJIT and Rutgers-New Brunswick. The debt picture looks even better: at $27,000, graduates carry debt in just the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of comparable programs saddle students with more. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 is strong for any engineering discipline.

The catch here is sample size—fewer than 30 graduates means one or two outliers could significantly skew these numbers. That said, the results align with what you'd expect from a solid regional public university with a 78% admission rate: competitive outcomes without the premium price tag. For New Jersey families, Rowan offers a middle-ground option that delivers comparable earnings to flagship Rutgers while potentially providing a different campus culture or learning environment.

If your child is choosing between New Jersey biomedical engineering programs, Rowan represents reasonable value—especially if in-state tuition keeps costs manageable. The program won't match Stevens' earning power, but it also won't leave graduates with Stevens-level debt. Just recognize these numbers come from a small cohort, so individual outcomes may vary more than usual.