by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Towson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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Towson University is a solid choice among schools offering area studies. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Towson University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Towson University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 45% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University were Black or African American. Roughly 55% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at Towson University.
The area studies program at Towson University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 11 |
Towson University awarded 11 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (55%).