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 music.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 131 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in music from Towson. This makes it the #218 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $19,618. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, music students borrow a median amount of $34,299 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
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 |
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Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Towson in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were 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, 58% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Towson music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Towson Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in music from Towson. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 15 |
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