Rowan Online

Rowan University brings its century-long commitment to academic excellence into a fully online experience designed around your needs. Our online programs are accessible, transfer-friendly and entirely virtual. Whether you're continuing your education, changing careers or starting fresh, Rowan Online is for you.

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Why Rowan Online?

Embrace an online education that works for you.

At Rowan, you don’t have to choose between a manageable schedule and a meaningful academic experience, or between affordability and genuine support. You can have it all: clear course structures, seamless credit transfer, faculty who are accessible and invested—and an affordable path to online degrees and certificates that hold real value in the workplace.

Find Your Online Program

With more than more than 65 fully online academic programs to choose from, Rowan Online makes it easy for you to take the next step in your education. Explore online bachelor’s degrees, graduate and doctoral programs and certificate options. Every program is structured to provide flexibility, clear outcomes and the support you need to succeed.

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Online Bachelor's Degrees

Rowan Online’s undergraduate programs are for students at every stage—whether you’re beginning college for the first time, returning as an adult learner or transferring credits to finish what you started.

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Online Master's or Doctoral Degrees

Advance your education and career with an online master’s or doctoral degree program in fields like education, nursing, technology and more.

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Online Certificate Programs

Interested in earning a short-term, skills-focused credential? Rowan Online offers undergraduate and graduate certificates that can stand alone or stack into degree programs.

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Program Format

Study from wherever you are, access materials when it works for you and engage in coursework that offers straightforward instruction, interactive assignments, live classes and real connection with faculty and peers. This isn’t just online education—it’s Rowan-quality education delivered on your terms.

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Student Support

Our Success Coaches are your dedicated partners in navigating the online student experience at Rowan. From your first day through graduation, they’re here to offer personalized support: helping you set goals, develop time-management strategies and connect with the right online resources at the right time. They're here for you every step of the way to provide academic advising, help you navigate challenges and cheer you on throughout your degree! Contact your Success Coach via email (onlinestudents@rowan.edu) or by phone (856-256-5204).

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Affordability Meets Quality

Rowan Online offers competitive tuition with the same high-quality instruction as our on-campus programs. Scholarships and financial aid are available, and we accept transfer credits to help you graduate faster and save more.

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Real stories. Real impact.

So, what’s it really like to earn a degree from Rowan Online? Hear how students, faculty and alumni describe their experience and what it could mean for you.

Rowan Online Student Stories

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The online format offers accessibility, convenience and value. I’ve been able to work multiple jobs while maintaining my classes and personal life…And the quality has not shifted from my in-person, undergrad experience.

- Christina F. | Rowan Online Student MA in Wellness and Lifestyle Management

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What made me join the program was the fact that it’s affordable, it’s flexible, and it has great leadership. I actually work in Hudson Yards, New York, and I’m able to get all my work done because of the flexibility of the online program.

- Shawn B. | Rowan Online Student EdD in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Track

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When I compared liberal studies programs, Rowan stood out...Other schools didn’t offer the same flexible options. Rowan has online classes. It made it easier for a working professional like me to complete my degree.

- Flerida V. | Rowan Online Student BA in Liberal Studies

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I selected the online graduate program at Rowan University because I wanted to benefit from the discounted price available to [in-state] teachers. It’s a great value and an excellent program!

- Tajauna S. | Rowan Online Student MEd in Teacher Leadership

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The online program gives me the opportunity to be flexible with my time. I can balance my full-time faculty role with my continuing education, which is important to me.

- Samantha L. | Rowan Online Student EdD in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Track

Get to Know Rowan University

Earning your degree online doesn’t mean missing out on the benefits of a respected, established university. As a Rowan Online student, you’re part of a nationally ranked public research institution with more than 100 years of academic excellence and a reputation that extends beyond the classroom—a distinction few online colleges can claim.

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Rowan University is the fastest-growing public doctoral university in the highly competitive Northeast and ranks among the nation's top 10, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac (2025).

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Ranked a Top 100 national public research university and best value by U.S. News & World Report (2025).

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In 2024 alone, Rowan University awarded more than $58 million in institutional scholarships and waivers to support student success.

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Earn your degree on your terms. That’s Rowan Online.

Rowan Online makes it possible to achieve your goals without hitting pause on everything else. Take the next step toward a degree that fits your life, your schedule and your future!

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