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Accounting and Related Services at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,363/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #236 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$760K	$722K	$625K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	11.5x	10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.1x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	71

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 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,740

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,306

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Rowan University's Accounting and Related Services program produces graduates earning $52,363/yr — within striking distance of the $53,724 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,500 in median debt clears quickly against $52,363 in annual earnings.

At #236 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Rowan University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $52,363 to $77,306 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Rowan University

A 78% acceptance rate means Rowan University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 14,647 students in Glassboro, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at Rowan University?

This program scores 74/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $625,258 in decade earnings vs $760,449 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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