# Bowie State University: Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Bowie, MD. IPEDS 162007, CIP 10.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowie-state-university/majors/audiovisual-communications-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,168
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,818 (U.S. median for this major: $46,982 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,836

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.78 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,818 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,071 | $81,599 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,646 | $79,568 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,163 | $91,599 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,808 | $109,022 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,919 | $119,113 | 5.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $62,858 | not reported | $18,809 | 94% |
| Bowie State University | $56,818 | $26,000 | $19,298 | 38% |

## Careers
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $91,750 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $78,380 MD, $75,420 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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