Is Towson University worth it?
Towson University is a public, four-year institution in Towson, Maryland (small city). It awarded 5,211 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and information technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,563
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,610
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,390
Average net price
$17,413
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
5,211
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
16,136
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $54,772 | $78,497 | 546 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $80,344 | $91,044 | 391 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $42,657 | $63,292 | 318 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,375 | $55,497 | 316 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,101 | $58,624 | 273 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $36,279 | $62,559 | 235 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $51,749 | $56,254 | 217 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $53,171 | $75,785 | 196 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $29,958 | $48,238 | 152 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $71,795 | $104,653 | 141 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $53,331 | $56,971 | 138 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,988 | $53,793 | 136 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $64,012 | $91,252 | 127 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $22,997 | $42,584 | 116 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $41,095 | $65,108 | 114 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 495 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 352 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 250 |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's | 232 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 201 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 146 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 137 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 7,684 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 6,903 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 4,621 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 2,115 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 2,040 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 1,893 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,849 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 1,222 |
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Sources: federal figures for Towson University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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