Information Science/Studies at Towson University
Towson, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Towson University graduates in information science/studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Towson University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 102 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $73,932 | $78,897 | #83 | $50,920 |
| 103 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,916 | $74,134 | #96 | — |
| 104 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $72,661 | $77,540 | #85 | $57,661 |
| 105 | Towson University Towson, MD | $72,049 | $63,231 | #128 | $50,067 |
| 106 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $71,672 | $72,891 | #107 | $49,369 |
| 107 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $71,257 | $73,765 | #100 | $51,888 |
| 108 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $70,999 | $73,708 | #101 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Towson University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,067 one year after graduating and $72,049 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Towson University rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Towson University ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Towson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.