History at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in history earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowie State University Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 24 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $69,988 | $72,452 | #14 | $33,710 |
| 25 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $69,820 | $76,271 | #11 | $46,856 |
| 26 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $68,443 | $69,607 | #21 | $26,442 |
| 27 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $68,077 | $59,746 | #58 | — |
| 28 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $66,518 | $60,527 | #50 | $31,540 |
| 29 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $66,185 | $67,977 | #23 | $42,940 |
| 30 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $65,984 | $62,803 | #35 | $24,498 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,841 | — | #287 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowie State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,077 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Bowie State University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.