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 geography.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 123% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from Towson. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Towson paid an average of $1,026 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about Towson tuition and fees.
Of the 29 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Towson, about 79% were men and 21% 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 bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Towson geography 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from Towson. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 231 |
| Political Science & Government | 97 |
| Economics | 68 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
| General Social Sciences | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.