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. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, Towson came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Towson. This makes it the #105 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,331 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, special ed students borrow a median amount of $36,121 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Towson is $345 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Towson was $1,026 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Towson. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its special ed 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 special ed program at Towson make a median salary of $64,822. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Towson. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 205 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 164 |
| Instructional Media Design | 109 |
| Educational Administration | 69 |
| General Education | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.