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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, Towson came in at #25. 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 413.99999999999994 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 816 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 306 students received their master’s degree in education from Towson. This makes it the #104 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #467 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 414 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Towson. About 12% were men and 88% 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, 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 bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 264 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the Towson education 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, 329 students earned a master's degree in education from Towson. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
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, 68% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 72 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Towson University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 255 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 205 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 164 |
| Instructional Media Design | 109 |
| Educational Administration | 69 |
| General Education | 60 |
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