Rowan College at Burlington County

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,377

2021 Average Net Price

$7,192

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.03%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,273

47.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.2%

421 Graduates

About

Rowan College at Burlington County is a higher education institution located in Burlington County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Rowan College at Burlington County were Liberal Arts & Sciences (969 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (119 degrees), and General Health Services (77 degrees).

In 2021, 1,464 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rowan College at Burlington County. 69.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (878 degrees), 4.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County is $3,377, which is $−4,591 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County is $3,377, which is $−4,591 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,192.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Rowan College at Burlington County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,377

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County was $3,377. The cost of tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County is $−4,591 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rowan College at Burlington County (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,192

2021 Value

5.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Rowan College at Burlington County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,192. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Rowan College at Burlington County grew by 5.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rowan College at Burlington County (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,000

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rowan College at Burlington County was of $10,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rowan College at Burlington County (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Rowan College at Burlington County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.2% with respect to 2020, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rowan College at Burlington County (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Rowan College at Burlington County was 4.03%, which represents 29 out of the 720 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rowan College at Burlington County had a total enrollment of 6,273 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Rowan College at Burlington County is 2,953 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,320. This means that 47.1% of students enrolled at Rowan College at Burlington County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rowan College at Burlington County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.4% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.07% Asian, 4.26% Two or More Races, 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Rowan College at Burlington County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rowan College at Burlington County in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,273 students. The full-time enrollment at Rowan College at Burlington County is 2,953 and the part-time enrollment is 3,320. This means that 47.1% of students enrolled at Rowan College at Burlington County are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rowan College at Burlington County (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rowan College at Burlington County was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Rowan College at Burlington County had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rowan College at Burlington County (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,351 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,144 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
903 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rowan College at Burlington County is 53.4% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.07% Asian, 4.26% Two or More Races, 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 163 students (2.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 562 more women than men received degrees from Rowan College at Burlington County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rowan College at Burlington County is white (878 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Rowan College at Burlington County is Liberal Arts & Sciences (969 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (119 degrees) and General Health Services (77 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rowan College at Burlington County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (970 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Protective Services (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan College at Burlington County are Registered nurses (1,363,431 people), Medical & health services managers (161,241 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (158,552 people), Other managers (147,729 people), and Police officers (137,901 people).

The most specialized majors at Rowan College at Burlington County in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (970 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Protective Services (67 degrees), Health (304 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan College at Burlington County are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Rowan College at Burlington County are Liberal Arts & Humanities (970 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Protective Services (67 degrees), Health (304 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rowan College at Burlington County are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,546,277 people), Elementary & secondary schools (433,455 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,786 people), Outpatient care centers (266,255 people), and Offices of physicians (214,617 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rowan College at Burlington County.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
969 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
119 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
77 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Rowan College at Burlington County was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 969 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Rowan College at Burlington County according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

451

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,013

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 451 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan College at Burlington County, which is 0.445 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,013).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rowan College at Burlington County by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 313 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan College at Burlington County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.476 times less than the 657 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 657 degrees were awarded to men at Rowan College at Burlington County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.1 times more than the 313 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Rowan College at Burlington County completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (36.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Rowan College at Burlington County is Female and White (36.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.38% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
878 degrees awarded
Black or African American
204 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
165 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rowan College at Burlington County is white (878 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

3.21% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
592 degrees awarded
White Male
286 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rowan College at Burlington County is white female (592 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (286 degrees).

Operations

Rowan College at Burlington County has an endowment valued at nearly $1.75M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 38.8k (2.21%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Rowan College at Burlington County had a total salary expenditure of 58.3M. Rowan College at Burlington County employs 34 Assistant professors, 26 Instructors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Rowan College at Burlington County are Female Assistant professor (20), Female Instructor (15), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rowan College at Burlington County are: Management, with 59 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, and Service with 52 employees.

Endowment

$1.75M

2021 Endowment

1.66%

decline from 2020

Rowan College at Burlington County has an endowment valued at about $1.75M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Rowan College at Burlington County declined 1.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.54M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rowan College at Burlington County (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.1M

2021 Salaries

3.51%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Rowan College at Burlington County paid a median of $24.1M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($58.3M) and a 3.51% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Rowan College at Burlington County paid a total of $4.16M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rowan College at Burlington County were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Instructor with 26 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rowan College at Burlington County were Management with 59 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, and Service with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rowan College at Burlington County was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Female Instructor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rowan College at Burlington County.