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, and more. In addition, we cover how Towson ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 85% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
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 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Towson in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Towson area studies 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 25 |
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