by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bowie State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Bowie State University was ranked #974 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 603 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 974 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowie State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Bowie State University. This makes it the #291 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bowie State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,278 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Bowie State University paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,993 | $16,833 |
| Fees | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,272 | $13,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Bowie State University. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowie State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Bowie State University nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowie State University Online Learning page.
The nursing program at Bowie State University awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowie State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Bowie State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 |
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