Health Sciences at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
20 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
21
Optimistic
20
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,584/yr (-25% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 6.4x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #145 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $396K $401K $397K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 6.3x 6.4x 6.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.9x 3.9x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 21 20 24

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 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$88,740
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,584/yr fall 25% below the $36,567 national median for Health Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.4x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Health Sciences's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 11 months of the $27,584 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #145 of 156 Health Sciences programs, Rowan University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Rowan University

Rowan University has a 78% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 14,647 students in Glassboro, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health Sciences at Rowan University?
A score of 20/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $397,058 in decade earnings vs $396,242 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Health Sciences from Rowan University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →