Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland · Public · 5,043 undergraduates
Of 22 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,071 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,646 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,163 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,808 |
| $110k and up | $24,919 |
| All families (average) | $19,298 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,427 | +$32,856 | clears the bar | $22,897 | 0.7 yrs |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $56,818 | +$19,247 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,082 | +$16,511 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $97,030 | +$59,459 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,995 | +$22,424 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $67,303 | +$29,732 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $53,181 | +$15,610 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,075 | +$19,504 | clears the bar | $22,578 | 1.2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $86,829 | +$49,258 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $75,995 | +$38,424 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $98,800 | +$61,229 | clears the bar | $39,924 | 0.7 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $33,841 | -$3,730 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $103,814 | +$66,243 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $57,224 | +$19,653 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $55,788 | +$18,217 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 22 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.