Sociology at Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Bowie State University graduates in sociology earn 8% 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 Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 122 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $57,211 | $61,053 | #54 | $34,490 |
| 123 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $57,173 | $61,012 | #55 | $36,845 |
| 124 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $57,131 | $59,448 | #69 | — |
| 125 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $57,075 | $50,090 | #286 | $38,893 |
| 126 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $56,992 | $52,420 | #226 | — |
| 127 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $56,960 | $50,159 | #280 | $31,686 |
| 128 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $56,886 | $51,763 | #238 | $37,040 |
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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,893 one year after graduating and $57,075 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowie State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Bowie State University ranks #125 by median pay four years after graduation, and #286 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Bowie State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,578.
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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.