Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 17,071 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 16,646 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 19,163 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 22,808 | |
| $110,001+ | 24,919 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $54,537 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6% | |
| Black | 81% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Four-year institutions in MD
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore | Not reported | 31.8% | Not reported |
| Capitol Technology University | Not reported | 42.7% | $85,035 |
| Coppin State University | $9,977 | 26.2% | $46,490 |
| Denver Seminary - Washington DC | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Frostburg State University | $16,715 | 49.7% | $55,493 |
| Goucher College | Not reported | 57.3% | $53,023 |
| Hood College | Not reported | 56.9% | $57,089 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Not reported | 93.8% | $87,555 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Not reported | 79.2% | $82,652 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Not reported | 72.2% | $45,212 |
| McDaniel College | Not reported | 63.3% | $60,663 |
| Morgan State University | $14,985 | 40.9% | $50,698 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $135,681 | $120,193 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $103,814 | $88,910 | $25,125 |
| Public Administration. | $98,800 | $81,408 | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | $97,030 | $77,632 | $30,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $86,829 | $83,558 | Not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | $83,948 | $85,444 | Not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $79,149 | $59,571 | Not reported |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | $76,499 | $60,111 | Not reported |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $75,995 | $65,184 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $70,427 | $68,257 | $27,000 |
| History. | $68,077 | $50,680 | $32,229 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $67,303 | $55,378 | $29,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $60,746 | $47,382 | Not reported |
| Biology, General. | $59,995 | $57,214 | $29,000 |
| Social Work. | $57,224 | $51,790 | $31,000 |
| Sociology. | $57,075 | $52,657 | $30,835 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | $56,818 | $44,889 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $55,788 | $54,562 | $26,250 |
| Psychology, General. | $54,082 | $50,706 | $28,375 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $53,181 | $48,568 | $26,125 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10