by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Towson. This makes it the #20 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $37,934. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Towson. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Towson. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 231 |
| Political Science & Government | 97 |
| Economics | 68 |
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.