Bowie State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bowie State University at a glance

• 5,043

  students enrolled

• 1,078

  degrees and certificates a year

• 38%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,298

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,993 in state, $16,833 out of state

• $43,877

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,537

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Bowie State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Bowie State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Prince George's County, where the college is.

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• 634

  open professional jobs

• 59

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  53 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Prince George's County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $100,708

  median household income

  Prince George's County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (38 open), sales (29 open), operations (63 open), marketing (11 open), human resources (12 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Johns Hopkins University APL (203), Peraton (45), Peraton Enterprise Solutions (11), Air Force District of Washington (10), Leidos (9), Citizenship and Immigration Services (8), Luminis Health (8), Medstar Health (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (246), Data & Analytics (64), Operations (63), Finance (38), Sales (29), Security (29). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Prince Georges County Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center LargoLargo · 301-618-8425 · Mon-Thur 8:00am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm
• American Job Center National HarborNational Harbor · 301-968-1658 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm
• American Job Center Resource Lab-District HeightsDistrict Heights · 240-978-6805 · Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
• American Job Center Resource Lab-New CarrolltonNew Carrollton · 240-599-4635 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM by Appointment Only

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bowie State University?

Bowie State University enrolls about 5,043 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bowie, Maryland. It awards about 1,078 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bowie State University?

38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bowie State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,877 six years after entry and $54,537 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bowie State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Bowie State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Bowie State University?

634 open professional jobs are listed in Prince George's County, 59 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Johns Hopkins University APL has the most openings.