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Towson University
Towson, MD · Public · General
Towson University is a public institution in Towson, MD. With a 83% admission rate and 1,270 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 16,400 students, offers 42 programs with earnings data, and has a 69% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
83%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,270
Enrollment
16,400
Completion Rate
69%
Cost of Attendance
$26,621
In-State Tuition
$11,306
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,326
Programs
42
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 42 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($27K)
Showing 42 of 42 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,344 | $85,718 | $26,621 | 3.0x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,795 | $110,595 | $26,621 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,012 | $82,358 | $26,621 | 2.4x | |
| 4 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,443 | $80,195 | $26,621 | 2.1x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,772 | $78,303 | $26,621 | 2.1x | |
| 6 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,331 | $57,712 | $26,621 | 2.0x | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,171 | $92,993 | $26,621 | 2.0x | |
| 8 | Education, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,791 | $58,310 | $26,621 | 2.0x | |
| 9 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,765 | $78,982 | $26,621 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,749 | $55,353 | $26,621 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,209 | $56,996 | $26,621 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,910 | $71,874 | $26,621 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,067 | $86,490 | $26,621 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,325 | $65,854 | $26,621 | 1.7x | |
| 15 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,657 | $63,882 | $26,621 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,648 | $64,337 | $26,621 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,095 | $75,217 | $26,621 | 1.5x | |
| 18 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,162 | $53,930 | $26,621 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,250 | $54,336 | $26,621 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,208 | $62,673 | $26,621 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,934 | — | $26,621 | 1.4x | |
| 22 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,842 | $90,110 | $26,621 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,616 | $52,612 | $26,621 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,279 | $64,123 | $26,621 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,988 | $65,900 | $26,621 | 1.3x |
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