Public Administration at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in public administration earn 21% 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 Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 18 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $99,846 | $95,033 | #18 | $84,712 |
| 19 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $99,801 | $100,389 | #12 | $73,655 |
| 20 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $99,141 | $90,212 | #33 | $87,976 |
| 21 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $98,800 | $86,709 | #51 | $73,949 |
| 22 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $98,798 | $97,068 | #16 | $73,260 |
| 23 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $98,056 | $89,225 | #38 | $79,952 |
| 24 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $97,596 | $87,868 | #46 | $68,873 |
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 | $135,681 | — | #81 of 432 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $86,829 | $63,595 | #73 of 159 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $83,948 | $52,873 | #3 of 7 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $79,149 | $58,606 | #9 of 204 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $76,499 | — | #28 of 302 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $75,995 | — | #55 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowie State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,949 one year after graduating and $98,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Bowie State University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,924.
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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.