Psychology at Bowie State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Bowie State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowie State University sits in Bowie, MD.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Psychology Rankings at Bowie State University
Use these rankings to compare Bowie State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #119 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #198 of 270 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #830 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #878 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Bowie State University
Those who finish Bowie State University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,359 |
| 2 years | $38,029 |
| 3 years | $42,720 |
| 4 years | $52,968 |
| 5 years | $52,973 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Bowie State University take home a median $52,968, compared with $58,742 for all Bowie State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Bowie State University comes in at $28,375.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Bowie State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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