Education at Towson University
Towson, MD · Master's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Towson University graduates in education earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Towson University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 116 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $62,435 | $64,967 | #79 | $52,784 |
| 117 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $62,391 | $66,407 | #73 | $56,824 |
| 118 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $62,075 | $62,441 | #106 | $51,984 |
| 119 | Towson University Towson, MD | $61,994 | $54,407 | #181 | $55,722 |
| 120 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $61,915 | $67,635 | #67 | $54,632 |
| 121 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $61,828 | $58,847 | #140 | $52,676 |
| 122 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $61,391 | $58,792 | #141 | — |
Other Majors at Towson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $149,320 | $85,023 | #26 of 48 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $140,976 | $118,584 | #37 of 216 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,516 | $69,555 | #171 of 349 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $90,315 | $74,293 | #59 of 159 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $81,097 | $59,053 | #11 of 19 |
| Biology | $80,509 | $46,319 | #18 of 57 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $77,782 | $65,061 | #25 of 82 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,069 | $65,710 | #64 of 211 |
| Security Science and Technology | $74,405 | $52,989 | #24 of 34 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $71,563 | $64,822 | #57 of 280 |
| Psychology | $70,748 | $55,694 | #38 of 92 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,385 | $61,544 | #80 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $69,571 | $61,191 | #65 of 285 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $68,342 | $53,974 | #14 of 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $66,328 | $62,157 | #87 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Towson University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,722 one year after graduating and $61,994 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Towson University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Towson University ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Towson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.