Biology at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowie State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 331 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $60,059 | $59,008 | #390 | $38,067 |
| 332 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $60,050 | $57,361 | #453 | $35,800 |
| 333 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $60,014 | $54,609 | #554 | $27,371 |
| 334 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $52,653 | #628 | $26,266 |
| 335 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $59,989 | $61,009 | #303 | $35,620 |
| 336 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $59,985 | $54,582 | #555 | $28,691 |
| 337 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $59,950 | $54,551 | #557 | $54,223 |
Other Majors at Bowie State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,814 | $70,278 | #108 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | $97,030 | $58,006 | #1 of 9 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,427 | $50,683 | #366 of 1176 |
| History | $68,077 | — | #27 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,303 | $41,367 | #47 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,746 | $52,619 | #27 of 680 |
| Social Work | $57,224 | $32,989 | #87 of 420 |
| Sociology | $57,075 | $38,893 | #125 of 462 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $56,818 | $35,168 | #3 of 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,788 | $36,381 | #226 of 610 |
| Psychology | $54,082 | $36,765 | #296 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,181 | $34,257 | #36 of 172 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,707 | — | #295 of 576 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,841 | — | #287 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowie State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,266 one year after graduating and $59,995 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Bowie State University ranks #334 by median pay four years after graduation, and #628 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.