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. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Towson is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #78 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 421 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 381 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Towson. This makes it the #20 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $34,375. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, psychology students borrow a median amount of $34,584 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Towson is $291 per month.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 421 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Towson. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% 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 bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the Towson psychology 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.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Towson make a median salary of $55,694. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all psychology graduates with a master's is $49,123.
Of the 48 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from Towson in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 14 |
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