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. In addition, we cover how Towson ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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Towson is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in health science from Towson. This makes it the #12 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,095 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,624 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, health science students borrow a median amount of $38,301 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Towson is $295 per month.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Towson. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
Graduates of the master's health science program at Towson make a median salary of $59,053. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all health science graduates with a master's is $52,618.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in health science from Towson. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 59% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 293 |
| Communication Sciences | 127 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 120 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 91 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.