by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Physics Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from Towson. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in 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 |
Learn more about Towson tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Towson in 2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Towson in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% 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, 86% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.