Towson University
Towson, Maryland · Public · 16,136 undergraduates
Of 57 programs with reported earnings, 56 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 69 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,962 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,590 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,784 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,720 |
| $110k and up | $26,396 |
| All families (average) | $17,413 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,497 | +$40,926 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,497 | +$17,926 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 1 yr |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $42,584 | +$5,013 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 3.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,624 | +$21,053 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,044 | +$53,473 | clears the bar | $20,464 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $62,559 | +$24,988 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,793 | +$16,222 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $75,785 | +$38,214 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $56,254 | +$18,683 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $104,653 | +$67,082 | clears the bar | $17,625 | 0.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $56,971 | +$19,400 | clears the bar | $17,089 | 0.9 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $48,238 | +$10,667 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 1.6 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,108 | +$27,537 | clears the bar | $20,841 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,292 | +$25,721 | clears the bar | $17,989 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,077 | +$30,506 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 57 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.