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. In addition, we cover how Towson ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Towson. This makes it the #69 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $32,740. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $51,300 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,149 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
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. 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 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Towson in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Towson ethnic 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from Towson in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 24 |
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