by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Towson was ranked #116 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 116 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Towson. This makes it the #374 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,012 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, accounting students borrow a median amount of $31,821 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Towson is $219 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Towson paid an average of $1,026 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Fees | $3,924 | $3,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,644 | $15,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
Learn more about Towson tuition and fees.
The accounting program at Towson awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Towson Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Towson make a median salary of $69,555. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
The accounting program at Towson awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 483 |
| Human Resource Management | 76 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.