Towson University

Towson, MD towson.edu 16,400 students

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

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Earnings

$43,142

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

56/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$11,306

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Towson University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Towson University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →	87	$71,795/yr	Very High	23.5x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	86	$80,344/yr	High	18.0x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	82	$64,012/yr	Very High	17.2x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	81	$53,171/yr	Very High	19.6x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	76	$54,772/yr	High	16.3x
Information Science 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
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	69	$51,209/yr	High	11.6x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	68	$51,749/yr	High	11.2x
Political Science 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 Studies 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 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →	53	$36,842/yr	High	18.9x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →	52	$41,095/yr	High	15.6x
International Relations International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	52	$39,208/yr	High	12.9x
Social Sciences Studies Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools →	49	$36,279/yr	High	13.2x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	49	$34,988/yr	High	13.6x
Social Sciences Social Sciences, General Compare across schools →	48	$37,934/yr	High	7.4x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	47	$32,101/yr	Moderate	12.3x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	44	$39,250/yr	Very High	11.0x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	44	$34,375/yr	High	10.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	42	$34,345/yr	High	12.4x
Human Services Human Services, General Compare across schools →	41	$36,616/yr	Moderate	10.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools →	37	$32,740/yr	Very High	12.1x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	37	$23,463/yr	High	13.6x
Fine Arts 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
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	21	$19,871/yr	Moderate	6.7x