All Bowie State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $68,077 | $32,229 |
| English | — | $48,707 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $26,266 | $59,995 | $29,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $33,841 | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $52,619 | $60,746 | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,278 | $103,814 | $25,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,381 | $55,788 | $26,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $58,006 | $97,030 | $30,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $50,683 | $70,427 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | $35,168 | $56,818 | $26,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Bowie State University students earn a median $54,537 ten years after starting college, more than 24% of Maryland colleges we cover. 38% graduate within six years.
Bowie State University majors questions
How many majors does Bowie State University offer?
Bowie State University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Bowie State University?
Nursing graduates from Bowie State University earn a median $103,814 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,125.
Which Bowie State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $33,841 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Bowie State University overview