# Bowie State University: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (bachelor's)

Bowie, MD. IPEDS 162007, CIP 11.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowie-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences-and-support-services-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,006
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,030 (U.S. median for this major: $76,857 across 8 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,000 (U.S. median $27,867)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,173

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.78 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,030 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 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,646 | $79,568 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,163 | $91,599 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,808 | $109,022 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,919 | $119,113 | 2.0 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | $97,030 | $30,000 | $19,298 | 38% |

## 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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