Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,002
29th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$23,250
Est. from national median (16 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Rowan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Rowan University graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 29th percentile of all homeland security bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Homeland Security bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Rowan University$43,002$23,250*
New Jersey City University$39,624$50,145$14,562*0.37
National Median$48,676$23,475*0.48
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Homeland Security Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
$13,971$39,624$14,562

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rowan University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.