by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from Towson. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, physics students borrow a median amount of $24,625 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Towson University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Towson. About 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The physics program at Towson awarded 12 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
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