Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Bowie State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 22nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bowie State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,278 | $103,814 | +17% | #108 of 966 | #369 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | $58,006 | $97,030 | +25% | #1 of 9 | #2 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,683 | $70,427 | +3% | #366 of 1176 | #761 | $22,897 |
| History | — | $68,077 | +34% | #27 of 459 | #58 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,367 | $67,303 | +22% | #47 of 660 | #189 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,619 | $60,746 | +28% | #27 of 680 | #171 | — |
| Biology | $26,266 | $59,995 | +5% | #334 of 841 | #628 | $26,500 |
| Social Work | $32,989 | $57,224 | +10% | #87 of 420 | #328 | $23,500 |
| Sociology | $38,893 | $57,075 | +8% | #125 of 462 | #286 | $22,578 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $35,168 | $56,818 | +27% | #3 of 19 | #7 | $22,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,381 | $55,788 | +2% | #226 of 610 | #473 | $20,750 |
| Psychology | $36,765 | $54,082 | +7% | #296 of 1027 | #704 | $23,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,257 | $53,181 | +9% | #36 of 172 | #121 | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $48,707 | +0% | #295 of 576 | #470 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $33,841 | -34% | #287 of 299 | #292 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Bowie State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $495,369
- Avg rent near campus: $2,600/mo — vs ~$943/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 20720 (5.1% cap, Bowie)
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🏆 Where Bowie State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,993 | $16,833 |
| Room | $8,484 | |
| Board | $5,386 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,431 | $37,321 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,935 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,967 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,731 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,194 |
| $110,001+ | $23,943 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Bowie State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology