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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Towson University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 55th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Towson University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,795 | $104,653 | -2% | #142 of 349 | #238 | $17,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,012 | $91,252 | +20% | #105 of 796 | #283 | $19,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,344 | $91,044 | +2% | #320 of 966 | #836 | $20,464 |
| Physics | — | $90,457 | +18% | #23 of 107 | #46 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,772 | $78,497 | +15% | #171 of 1176 | #460 | $17,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $77,953 | +40% | #5 of 85 | #19 | $23,345 |
| Economics | $50,910 | $76,509 | -7% | #206 of 368 | #288 | $15,698 |
| Chemistry | $52,765 | $76,296 | +17% | #36 of 209 | #96 | $21,187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,171 | $75,785 | -18% | #341 of 459 | #410 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | $56,443 | $72,409 | +4% | #135 of 309 | #212 | $21,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $23,463 | $72,365 | +23% | #11 of 215 | #71 | $21,180 |
| Information Science/Studies | $50,067 | $72,049 | -16% | #105 of 148 | #128 | $22,000 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $71,484 | +24% | #7 of 45 | #17 | — |
| Social Sciences | $37,934 | $68,242 | +28% | #7 of 87 | #15 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,325 | $68,077 | +16% | #74 of 275 | #141 | $23,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $41,095 | $65,108 | +6% | #50 of 156 | #89 | $20,841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,657 | $63,292 | +12% | #110 of 660 | #297 | $17,989 |
| Social Sciences | $36,279 | $62,559 | +10% | #10 of 35 | #14 | $16,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $61,911 | -13% | #161 of 253 | #216 | $24,434 |
| Political Science and Government | $42,648 | $60,313 | -5% | #312 of 565 | #480 | $17,375 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,101 | $58,624 | +7% | #146 of 610 | #407 | $19,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $39,208 | $57,498 | -14% | #90 of 118 | #105 | $21,824 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $34,345 | $57,388 | +4% | #99 of 265 | #193 | $18,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $57,295 | +18% | #22 of 172 | #67 | $17,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,331 | $56,971 | +13% | #38 of 177 | #124 | $17,089 |
| Education | $52,791 | $56,949 | +16% | #5 of 27 | #11 | $14,000 |
| History | $40,162 | $56,318 | +11% | #112 of 459 | #270 | $18,327 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,749 | $56,254 | +19% | #76 of 680 | #363 | $17,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,209 | $55,635 | +8% | #80 of 345 | #277 | $20,500 |
| Psychology | $34,375 | $55,497 | +9% | #226 of 1027 | #622 | $17,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $36,842 | $54,367 | -17% | #97 of 110 | #108 | $19,950 |
| Biology | $34,988 | $53,793 | -6% | #567 of 841 | #776 | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,250 | $53,164 | +9% | #169 of 576 | #360 | $19,392 |
| Human Services | $36,616 | $52,223 | +7% | #27 of 94 | #72 | $20,482 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $32,740 | $50,406 | -3% | #63 of 103 | #75 | $18,618 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,958 | $48,238 | +17% | #72 of 423 | #188 | $16,750 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $47,597 | -6% | #45 of 63 | #56 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | $46,447 | -7% | #57 of 90 | #82 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $22,997 | $42,584 | -16% | #133 of 158 | #149 | $19,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,871 | $39,753 | +-0% | #136 of 255 | #212 | $17,500 |
| Music | $19,618 | $36,285 | -15% | #227 of 268 | #248 | $18,801 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Towson University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Room | $8,214 | |
| Board | $7,000 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,390 | $48,410 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,677 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,748 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,686 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,490 |
| $110,001+ | $25,031 |
Programs & Career Paths
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