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How strong are the academics at Towson University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
49%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Towson has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
183
10-19
793
20-29
1,010
30-39
564
40-49
87
50-99
63
100+
4

Honors Programs

Towson University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Towson's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Towson University:

83%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $60,207. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$60,207
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Towson University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
136.4
205.52
274.64
343.76
412.88
482

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Deaf Studies 15
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 14
  • Women's Studies 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 194
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 39
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 482
  • Accounting 98
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 161
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 117
  • Communication, General 77
  • Communication and Media Studies 77
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 179
  • Computer Science 175
  • Information Science/Studies 44
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 92
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 85
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 76
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 57
  • Music Teacher Education 31
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 13
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 59
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family Systems 8
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 12
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 233
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 107
  • Public Health, General 83
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 55
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 17
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 17
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 17
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 9
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Health and Wellness, General 0
History
  • History, General 47
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General 33
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 140
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 105
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Forensic Chemistry 18
  • Chemistry, General 18
  • Physics, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 372
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 92
  • Human Services, General 92
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 92
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, Other 199
  • Political Science and Government, General 67
  • Economics, General 46
  • International Relations and Affairs 30
  • Geography 22
  • Social Sciences, General 13
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 67
  • Art/Art Studies, General 51
  • Music, General 33
  • Acting 22
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 20
  • Dance, General 19
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6

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