Social Work at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in social work earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowie State University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 84 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,349 | $52,749 | #244 | — |
| 85 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $57,321 | $60,438 | #33 | $34,089 |
| 86 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $57,253 | $57,590 | #70 | — |
| 87 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $57,224 | $50,221 | #328 | $32,989 |
| 88 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $57,159 | $59,477 | #39 | $46,384 |
| 89 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $57,146 | $51,999 | #263 | $36,840 |
| 90 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $56,961 | $60,059 | #36 | $38,503 |
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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,989 one year after graduating and $57,224 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Bowie State University ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #328 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.