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. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 45 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Towson. This makes it the #76 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,242 a year. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at Towson make a median salary of $85,776. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $98,509.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, compsci students borrow a median amount of $20,340 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Towson is $288 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Towson University.
Of the 145 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Towson in 2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 45 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Towson in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 314 |
| Information Technology | 49 |
| Information Science | 30 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 20 |
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