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 subject specific ed.
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Towson was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for subject specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Towson. This makes it the #78 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,209 a year. This is higher than $43,086, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $41,694 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
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. 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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Of the 63 subject specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Towson, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its subject 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.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Towson make a median salary of $61,191 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
Of the 94 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Subject Specific from Towson in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% 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, 82% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 255 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 205 |
| Instructional Media Design | 109 |
| Educational Administration | 69 |
| General Education | 60 |
View All Teacher Education Subject Specific Related Majors >
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