by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Towson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.
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Towson University is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences. In particular, it placed #255 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 7 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 7 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 19 |
| Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 19 |
| Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 53 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 53 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Towson University conferred 424 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Towson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,650 a year. This is above $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Towson University, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,967 in student loans. This is above $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 72% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University are Black or African American. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Among recent graduates, 59% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at Towson University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at Towson University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Towson University.
The computer & information sciences program at Towson University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 290 |
| Computer Science | 178 |
| Information Science | 33 |
| Information Technology | 33 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3 |