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Physics at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,435/yr (-22% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market Large (77,700 openings/yr)
ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #39 of 75 Physics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $936K $882K $759K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.9x 14.0x 12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.2x 8.6x 7.4x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 62% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 51 50 56

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 (8.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$88,740
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$84,651
132% growth from Year 1

About Rowan University

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

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Top Career Paths

Physicists $166,290/yr
Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Physics teachers, postsecondary $97,360/yr
View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Physics at Other Schools

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($70,150) Brigham Young University ($68,664) University of Pennsylvania ($68,215) Whitworth University ($65,316) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ($64,045) Portland State University ($62,749) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($62,647) Georgia College & State University ($62,478)

Other Majors at Rowan University

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection ($85,630) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($84,859) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($79,612) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($67,609) Civil Engineering ($67,362) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($67,278) Mechanical Engineering ($66,909) Chemical Engineering ($61,045)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Physics at Rowan University?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Physics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Physics careers?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $758,538 in decade earnings vs $936,089 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Physics 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 →