Towson University
Towson, MD · Public · 16,136 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$70K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$31K
Graduation rate
67%
Acceptance rate
82%
Median debt
$14K
Borrowing rate
43%
Earnings (all students)
$58K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Mideast |
| ZIP | 21252-0001 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$30K
Federal aid / UG
$8K
Est. net price
$22K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1095 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| SAT math (median) | 560 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 535 |
| Undergraduate composition | 38% White · 36% Black · 12% Hispanic · 7% Asian |
| Official website | www.towson.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $68K | $18K |
| Computer Science. | $67K | $18K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $58K | $15K |
| Mathematics. | $53K | $14K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $51K | $17K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $50K | $20K |
| Economics. | $49K | $18K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $48K | $17K |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $47K | $14K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $46K | $17K |
| Education, Other. | $46K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $46K | $18K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MD
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $8K | 34% | $10K | $68K |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $12K | 88% | $14K | $89K |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $5K | — | $9K | $47K |
| Montgomery College | $5K | — | $6K | $55K |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $14K | 68% | $13K | $75K |
| Morgan State University | $8K | 42% | $15K | $57K |
| Anne Arundel Community College | $5K | — | $6K | $51K |
| Prince George's Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $53K |
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