by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Towson ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Towson came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in health science from Towson. This makes it the #12 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $38,653. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,369 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
Health Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Towson make a median salary of $57,802 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all health science graduates with a master's is $45,782.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, health science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Towson is $295 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Towson University.
The health science program at Towson awarded 132 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The health science program at Towson awarded 32 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 157 |
| Communication Sciences | 124 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 106 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
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