Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bowie State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bowie State University students is 41.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.8%.

41.9%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 41.1% 197 students
  • white 57.1% 4 students
  • unknown 46.1% 6 students
  • hispanic 39.1% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 57.1% 16 students

Drop Out

Bowie State University has an overall drop-out rate of 24.0% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 31.6% and 18.7% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

24.0%

  • African American 24.8% 119 students
  • unknown 23.1% 3 students
  • hispanic 30.4% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 10.7% 3 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Bowie State University at a rate of 30.0% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 30.5%, and male students' 29.4%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

30.0%

  • African American 30.1% 144 students
  • white 28.6% 2 students
  • unknown 30.8% 4 students
  • hispanic 26.1% 6 students
  • International Students 100.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 7 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

4.1%

  • African American 4.0% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 7.1% 2 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $68,584 $62,012 $73,718
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other $51,055 $58,673 $67,579
Business Administration, Management and Operations $45,731 $46,087 $53,272
Criminal Justice and Corrections $35,964 $32,925 $48,228
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians $31,607 $27,048 $43,708
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services $34,158 $34,526 $41,986
Sociology $33,510 $37,748 $41,419
Psychology, General $34,359 $32,498 $39,507
Biology, General $26,782 NA NA
Social Work $33,635 $23,649 NA
Design and Applied Arts NA $26,715 NA
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods NA $43,696 NA

Master's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $105,317 $95,473 $104,121
Human Resources Management and Services $48,606 $59,045 $66,119
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other $41,270 $52,107 $55,369
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology NA $52,107 $50,897
Public Administration $60,110 $52,107 NA
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions $55,167 NA NA
Information Science/Studies $70,305 NA NA