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 #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $71,795 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, compsci students borrow a median amount of $33,157 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Towson is $288 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Towson was $1,026 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Fees | $3,924 | $3,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,644 | $15,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
Learn more about Towson tuition and fees.
Of the 167 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Towson, about 78% were men and 22% 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 | 15 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Towson does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Towson Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at Towson make a median salary of $85,023. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
Of the 33 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Towson, about 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 255 |
| Information Science | 38 |
| Information Technology | 32 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.