Criminal Justice & Corrections at Bowie State University
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Bowie State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bowie State University is in Bowie, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Bowie State University.
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Studying Online 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.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Bowie State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Bowie State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #11 of 17 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 192 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #120 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #925 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Bowie State University
Those who finish Bowie State University’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,964 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $48,228 |
| 4 years | $57,571 |
| 5 years | $59,864 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Bowie State University report median earnings of $57,571, compared with $58,742 for all Bowie State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Bowie State University is $29,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Bowie State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Bowie State University are 63% women (56) and 37% men (33).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Bowie State University
Among the 89 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Bowie State University, 63% were women (56) and 37% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowie State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 79 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 99% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowie State University, above the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Bowie State University
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Bowie State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 89 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Bowie State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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