Towson University

Towson, MD · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

82%Acceptance rate
$17,413Average net price / year
69%Graduation rate
$64,390Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,718Median debt at graduation
16,136Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$11,728
Out-of-state tuition
$29,820
Total cost of attendance
$28,535
Room & board
$16,260
Books & supplies
$960
Average net price
$17,413

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$6,962
$30–48k
$12,590
$48–75k
$16,784
$75–110k
$22,720
$110k+
$26,396

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82.0%
Average SAT
1095
SAT reading (25–75%)
490–635
SAT math (25–75%)
460–600
ACT composite (25–75%)
19–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
First-year retention
83%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$54,302
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,390
Median debt (graduates)
$18,718
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
42%

Programs: what graduates earn

68 of 126 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing233$80,344$20,464
Computer Science176$71,795$17,625
Accounting and Related Services101$64,012$19,000
Mathematics23$56,443$21,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations504$54,772$17,250
Special Education and Teaching162$53,331$17,089
Computer and Information Sciences, General181$53,171$19,500
Education, Other0$52,791$14,000
Chemistry39$52,765$21,187
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods173$51,749$17,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas56$51,209$20,500
Economics49$50,910$15,698
Information Science/Studies44$50,067$22,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services107$46,325$23,500
Communication and Media Studies79$42,657$17,989
Political Science and Government71$42,648$17,375
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General17$41,095$20,841
History48$40,162$18,327
English Language and Literature, General62$39,250$19,392
International Relations and National Security Studies36$39,208$21,824
Social Sciences, General13$37,934—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology40$36,842$19,950
Human Services, General94$36,616$20,482
Social Sciences, Other207$36,279$16,750
Biology, General198$34,988$19,000
Psychology, General388$34,375$17,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research35$34,345$18,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies19$32,740$18,618
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness247$32,101$19,000
Fine and Studio Arts128$29,958$16,750
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services56$23,463$21,180
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication281$22,997$19,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft42$19,871$17,500
Music34$19,618$18,801
Area Studies15$69,096—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions0$77,953$23,345
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions9$61,911$24,434
Dance19$27,904$20,500
Geography and Cartography22$46,279—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services18$46,447—
Philosophy9—$23,341
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services8$39,655$17,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other11$36,868—
Physics12$90,457$24,250
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General20$47,597—
Security Science and Technology—$71,484—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$85,948—

Graduate certificate

Students

Undergraduates
16,136
Graduate students
3,721
Part-time
11%
Women / men
59% / 41%
White
38%
Hispanic
12%
Black
36%
Asian
7%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$89,775 / year
Full-time faculty
57%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.towson.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 9% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 13% of degrees
  • Education – 7% of degrees
  • English – 2% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 7% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Towson University?

82.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1095 on the SAT.

How much does Towson University cost?

The average net price after grants is $17,413 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,728 and the full cost of attendance is $28,535.

How much do Towson University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $64,390 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Towson

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Fortis Institute-Towson
Towson, MD · Private for-profit · 354 students
$31,549—44%$36,368

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.