Design and Applied Arts at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in design and applied arts earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bowie State University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 284 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $35,817 | $38,123 | #281 | $23,504 |
| 285 | Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN | $35,075 | $38,316 | #279 | $24,497 |
| 286 | Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA | $34,769 | $31,638 | #290 | $26,583 |
| 287 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $33,841 | $29,699 | #292 | — |
| 288 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $33,649 | $39,653 | #271 | $22,016 |
| 289 | University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | $33,596 | $30,570 | #291 | $22,656 |
| 290 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | $33,496 | $29,497 | #293 | $19,865 |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowie State University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Bowie State University ranks #287 by median pay four years after graduation, and #292 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490).
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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.