English Language and Literature at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in english language and literature earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bowie State University Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 292 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $48,785 | $50,421 | #235 | $31,749 |
| 293 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,773 | $50,621 | #227 | $27,315 |
| 294 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $48,761 | $49,576 | #271 | $36,749 |
| 295 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $48,707 | $42,746 | #470 | — |
| 296 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $48,706 | $55,286 | #91 | $32,324 |
| 297 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $48,475 | $42,542 | #474 | — |
| 298 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $48,475 | $42,687 | #472 | $24,521 |
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 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,841 | — | #287 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowie State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Bowie State University ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #470 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.