Computer & Information Sciences at Bowie State University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Bowie State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bowie State University is located in Bowie, MD.
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Studying Online at Bowie State University
Many students take online classes at Bowie State University. Of 6,353 students, 724 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,221 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Bowie State University
Use these rankings to compare Bowie State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #21 of 29 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #142 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #146 of 277 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #660 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1087 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #21 of 29 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #142 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #146 of 277 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #660 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1087 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Bowie State University
Those who finish Bowie State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,991 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $67,579 |
| 4 years | $78,762 |
| 5 years | $92,492 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Bowie State University earn a median of $78,762, compared with $58,742 for all Bowie State University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Bowie State University comes in at $30,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Bowie State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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