# Bowie State University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Bowie, MD. IPEDS 162007, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowie-state-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,367
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,303 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (7 colleges, $60,022): +$7,281
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,095

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.78 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,303 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 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $16,646 | $79,568 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $19,163 | $91,599 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $22,808 | $109,022 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,919 | $119,113 | 3.9 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | $67,303 | $29,750 | $19,298 | 38% |
| University of Baltimore | $63,032 | $25,500 | $13,868 | 38% |
| Stevenson University | $61,348 | $27,000 | $26,505 | 69% |
| Hood College | $60,022 | $25,500 | $20,873 | 57% |
| Coppin State University | $58,110 | $29,000 | $9,977 | 26% |
| Frostburg State University | $56,668 | $25,000 | $16,715 | 50% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $52,398 | $28,027 | $13,338 | 35% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $84,000 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $77,970 MD, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $100,200 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $84,720 MD, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $75,550 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $76,390 MD, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% 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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