Academics at Towson University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Towson University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Towson University is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Towson University employs 56% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Towson University offers 65 majors with reported completions across 23 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Towson University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Towson University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Towson University:

• Looking for flexibility? Towson University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 6,439 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (83% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Towson University.

Explore Further on Towson University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Towson University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Towson University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Towson University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Towson University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Towson University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies