Public Institution
Bowie State University
Bowie State University's campus is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, just north of the city of Bowie. As a historically black university, Bowie State fosters a strong sense of community and cultural pride among its students. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which supports students attending historically black colleges and universities.
Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,424
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
55/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,999
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,889/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bowie State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 41% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $16,935 | $67,740 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,967 | $67,868 |
| $48K – $75K | $19,731 | $78,924 |
| $75K – $110K | $23,194 | $92,776 |
| $110K+ | $23,943 | $95,772 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,999 | $35,996 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Bowie State University
11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
88
|
$70,278/yr | High | 27.8x |
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73
|
$52,619/yr | High | 15.2x |
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73
|
$50,683/yr | High | 17.5x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
63
|
$41,367/yr | Moderate | 15.6x |
| Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools → |
51
|
$34,257/yr | High | 13.6x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
49
|
$36,765/yr | High | 13.7x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
45
|
$38,893/yr | High | 11.9x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
45
|
$32,989/yr | Moderate | 14.6x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools → |
43
|
$36,381/yr | Moderate | 9.1x |
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42
|
$35,168/yr | High | 15.0x |
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29
|
$26,266/yr | High | 6.3x |