Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 61 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
Computer Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 94K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | — | $93,626★ | $22,824 | 49 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | — | $89,514 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Information Science/Studies. | — | $84,273 | — | 29 |
| Construction Engineering. | — | $82,365 | — | 54 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | — | $75,677 | — | 72 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Small sample | — | $70,493 | — | 9 |
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. leads business & economics with 86K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | — | $86,245★ | — | 36 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | — | $84,838 | — | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $79,291 | $32,584 | 128 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $77,880 | $14,211 | 82 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $76,659 | $24,399 | 65 |
| International Business. | — | $74,183 | — | 27 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Small sample | — | $69,239 | — | 12 |
| Marketing. | — | $65,926 | $31,673 | 91 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $59,221 | — | 25 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 79K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $78,798★ | $28,323 | 93 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Small sample | — | $73,290 | — | 13 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | — | $66,280 | $28,796 | 34 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | — | $61,483 | $34,179 | 44 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $57,196 | $29,675 | 37 |
| Public Health. | — | $56,114 | — | 23 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | — | $54,796 | — | 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Small sample | — | $51,385 | — | 8 |
Mathematics. leads sciences & mathematics with 75K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $74,705★ | — | 18 |
| Chemistry. | — | $60,065 | — | 43 |
| Biology, General. | — | $47,131 | $28,620 | 121 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 75K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $74,844★ | — | 26 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $58,254 | $23,566 | 31 |
| Social Work. | — | $51,267 | $30,426 | 54 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $46,481 | $30,458 | 110 |
| Sociology. | — | $38,346 | — | 24 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. leads communications with 71K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | — | $70,583★ | — | 20 |
| Graphic Communications. | — | $52,388 | $25,249 | 58 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | — | $51,758 | $25,667 | 33 |
| Journalism.Small sample | — | $48,803 | — | 13 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | — | $54,274★ | $42,854 | 59 |
| History.Small sample | — | $50,693 | — | 17 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | — | $50,120 | $30,312 | 86 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | — | $46,944 | — | 20 |
| Music. | — | $44,037 | — | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $42,463 | $25,070 | 56 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $41,578 | — | 16 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | — | $39,707 | — | 29 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $37,094 | — | 15 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $36,036 | $31,539 | 39 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $20,140 | — | 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $47,937★ | $29,491 | 45 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | — | $45,224 | $29,062 | 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $45,168 | $19,002 | 118 |
| Education, Other. | — | $45,147 | $29,294 | 97 |
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. leads agriculture & environment with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.Small sample | — | $53,620 | — | 10 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $52,068 | $25,027 | 111 |
Air Transportation. leads other & interdisciplinary with 76K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. | — | $75,845★ | $59,826 | 79 |
| Environmental Design. | — | $59,873 | — | 25 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | — | $53,809 | $33,828 | 59 |
| Interior Architecture. | — | $53,592 | — | 21 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $52,818 | $44,780 | 127 |
| Gerontology.Small sample | — | $50,070 | $21,905 | 7 |
| International/Globalization Studies.Small sample | — | $49,925 | — | 5 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | — | $43,468 | $34,070 | 76 |
| Area Studies.Small sample | — | $28,960 | — | 10 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
