Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Towson University compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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Towson University ranks competitively among schools offering ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 143 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Towson University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Towson University report a median salary of $50,084 a year. This is lower than $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Towson University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is above $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University are White. Roughly 65% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from Towson University were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Towson University were Black or African American. About 33% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Towson University.
The ethnic studies program at Towson University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Deaf Studies | 16 |
| Women’s Studies | 4 |
Towson University granted 16 completions in deaf studies in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Towson University conferred 4 degrees in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.