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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Economics Schools | 208 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $50,910. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, economics students borrow a median amount of $30,188 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Towson is $201 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Towson in 2022, 74% were men and 26% 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, 57% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Towson economics 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 economics majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 231 |
| Political Science & Government | 97 |
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
| General Social Sciences | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.