Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,619
95th percentile (60th in MD)
Est. Median Debt
$24,402
Est. from MD median (6 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Bowie State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Bowie State University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Bowie State University$52,619$24,402*
Coppin State University$53,215$45,302$33,865*0.64
University of Maryland-College Park$53,054$54,880$19,500*0.37
Stevenson University$52,395$47,269$26,887*0.51
Towson University$51,749$48,300$18,750*0.36
Frostburg State University$51,236$48,385$26,000*0.51
National Median$41,809$26,000*0.62
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Coppin State University
Baltimore
$7,001$53,215$33,865
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$11,505$53,054$19,500
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
$39,708$52,395$26,887
Towson University
Towson
$11,306$51,749$18,750
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
$9,998$51,236$26,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bowie State University, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.