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. Also, learn how Bowie State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Bowie State University was ranked #590 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #13 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 570 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 590 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowie State University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bowie State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,765 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bowie State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,698 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Bowie State University is $314 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bowie State University paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Bowie State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Bowie State University does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowie State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Bowie State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.