by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, Towson came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Towson. This makes it the #170 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $51,749. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $35,733 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Towson is $258 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Towson paid an average of $1,026 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 189 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Towson. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its grade specific 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 grade specific ed program at Towson make a median salary of $62,157. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 14 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Towson, about 29% were men and 71% were 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, 64% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 255 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 164 |
| Instructional Media Design | 109 |
| Educational Administration | 69 |
| General Education | 60 |
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