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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Public · General
Bowie State University is a public institution in Bowie, MD. With a 84% admission rate and 1,083 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 5,207 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 39% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
84%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,083
Enrollment
5,207
Completion Rate
39%
Cost of Attendance
$24,302
In-State Tuition
$8,999
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,889
Programs
13
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 12 of 12 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,278 | $103,809 | $24,302 | 2.9x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,006 | $92,492 | $24,302 | 2.4x | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,619 | $58,204 | $24,302 | 2.2x | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,683 | $66,612 | $24,302 | 2.1x | |
| 5 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,367 | $59,864 | $24,302 | 1.7x | |
| 6 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,893 | $46,473 | $24,302 | 1.6x | |
| 7 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,765 | $52,973 | $24,302 | 1.5x | |
| 8 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,381 | — | $24,302 | 1.5x | |
| 9 | Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,168 | $57,453 | $24,302 | 1.4x | |
| 10 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,257 | $52,375 | $24,302 | 1.4x | |
| 11 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,989 | $56,184 | $24,302 | 1.4x | |
| 12 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,266 | — | $24,302 | 1.1x |