Is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus worth it?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Bowling Green, Ohio (small town), part of the Bowling Green State University system. It awarded 4,281 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration, management and operations; biology sciences; and psychology.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is part of Bowling Green State University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$40,263
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,998
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,896
Average net price
$24,022
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
4,281
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
12,812
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $38,671 | $45,224 | 313 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $60,807 | $79,291 | 193 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | $30,483 | $45,147 | 172 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $31,218 | $50,120 | 170 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Master's | $71,510 | $98,170 | 160 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,007 | $46,481 | 154 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,468 | $52,068 | 146 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,861 | $47,131 | 142 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,271 | $45,168 | 139 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,272 | $65,926 | 133 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $52,033 | $57,103 | 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $28,620 | $42,463 | 116 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $32,709 | $53,809 | 112 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $38,489 | $52,388 | 110 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $32,175 | $43,468 | 108 |
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, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 217 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 125 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 121 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 78 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 28% | 16,873 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 8,926 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 5,033 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 4,668 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 4,472 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 3,432 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 2,909 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 2,653 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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