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Computer Science at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,278/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #157 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$867K	$837K	$662K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.3x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.5x	8.2x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,800

Out-of-state: $102,256 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,740

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,250

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,367

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Rowan University's Computer Science graduates start at $67,278/yr — above the $62,617 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 13.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 24% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,250 in median debt clears quickly against $67,278 in annual earnings.

Ranked #157 out of 443 programs, Rowan University's Computer Science offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $67,278 to $90,367 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Rowan University

A 78% acceptance rate means Rowan University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 14,647 in Glassboro, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rowan University's Computer Science program score?

A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Rowan University's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →