Is Bowie State University worth it?
Bowie State University is a public, four-year institution in Bowie, Maryland (large suburb). It awarded 982 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, criminal justice and psychology.
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Federal context for Bowie State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,961
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,066
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,537
Average net price
$19,298
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
982
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
5,043
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $50,683 | $70,427 | 125 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $35,168 | $56,818 | 101 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,367 | $67,303 | 69 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,765 | $54,082 | 63 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,278 | $103,814 | 59 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $58,006 | $97,030 | 56 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $63,595 | $86,829 | 49 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $34,257 | $53,181 | 42 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,266 | $59,995 | 35 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $38,893 | $57,075 | 35 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $73,949 | $98,800 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $36,381 | $55,788 | 26 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $32,989 | $57,224 | 21 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Master's | $52,873 | $83,948 | 17 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $58,606 | $79,149 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Child Development | Bachelor's | 30 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 25% | 1,630 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 1,075 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 742 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 671 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9% | 595 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 506 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 205 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 199 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bowie State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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