Criminal Justice and Corrections at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowie State University Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections 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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
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| 44 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $67,622 | $66,601 | #51 | $36,898 |
| 45 | Minot State University Minot, ND | $67,554 | $69,988 | #33 | $45,579 |
| 46 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $67,363 | $59,320 | #181 | $42,228 |
| 47 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $67,303 | $59,066 | #189 | $41,367 |
| 48 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $67,181 | $58,964 | #192 | $37,259 |
| 49 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $66,986 | $68,105 | #40 | $36,829 |
| 50 | American University Washington, DC | $66,970 | $58,683 | #200 | $37,147 |
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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,746 | $52,619 | #27 of 680 |
| Biology | $59,995 | $26,266 | #334 of 841 |
| 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 criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,367 one year after graduating and $67,303 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Bowie State University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.