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Towson University

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Towson University's 329-acre campus is located in suburban Baltimore County, a short distance from downtown Baltimore. As one of Maryland's largest public universities, Towson has a strong focus on teacher education. The university is organized into eight colleges, offering a diverse range of programs to its large student body.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,142/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

56/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,306/yr

Out-of-state: $28,326/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 33% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$6,677	$26,708	16.2x
$30K – $48K	$10,748	$42,992	10.0x
$48K – $75K	$16,686	$66,744	6.5x
$75K – $110K	$22,490	$89,960	4.8x
$110K+	$25,031	$100,124	4.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,306	$45,224	9.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Towson University

34 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$71,795/yr	Very High	23.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	86	$80,344/yr	High	18.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$64,012/yr	Very High	17.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	81	$53,171/yr	Very High	19.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	76	$54,772/yr	High	16.3x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	76	$50,067/yr	Very High	18.1x
Economics Compare across schools	72	$50,910/yr	Very High	14.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	70	$56,443/yr	Very High	16.7x
Chemistry Compare across schools	70	$52,765/yr	High	16.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	70	$46,325/yr	High	13.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	69	$51,209/yr	High	11.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	68	$51,749/yr	High	11.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	59	$42,648/yr	Very High	13.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	57	$53,331/yr	High	11.8x
Education, Other Compare across schools	56	$52,791/yr	High	11.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	53	$42,657/yr	High	13.1x
History Compare across schools	53	$40,162/yr	High	10.9x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	53	$36,842/yr	High	18.9x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	52	$41,095/yr	High	15.6x
International Relations Compare across schools	52	$39,208/yr	High	12.9x
Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools	49	$36,279/yr	High	13.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	49	$34,988/yr	High	13.6x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	48	$37,934/yr	High	7.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	47	$32,101/yr	Moderate	12.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	44	$39,250/yr	Very High	11.0x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	44	$34,375/yr	High	10.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	42	$34,345/yr	High	12.4x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	41	$36,616/yr	Moderate	10.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	37	$32,740/yr	Very High	12.1x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	37	$23,463/yr	High	13.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	35	$29,958/yr	Moderate	8.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	32	$22,997/yr	High	9.1x
Music Compare across schools	26	$19,618/yr	High	8.2x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	21	$19,871/yr	Moderate	6.7x

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