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Information Science at Bowie State University

If you are interested in studying Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Bowie State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bowie State University is in Bowie, MD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 information science degrees were awarded at Bowie State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Bowie State University

Many students take online classes at Bowie State University. Among 6,353 students, 724 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,221 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Bowie State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bowie State University’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Bowie State University

Those who finish Bowie State University’s Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,305

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Information Science graduates at Bowie State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at Bowie State University are 40% women (8) and 60% men (12).

Information Science Master’s Program at Bowie State University

Of the 20 master’s information science degrees awarded at Bowie State University, 40% were women (8) and 60% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Bowie State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	10
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 50% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Bowie State University, above the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at Bowie State University

The Information Science program at Bowie State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	20

Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Information Science program at Bowie State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.