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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, Towson came in at #53. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 408 bachelor's degrees in education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 306 students received their master’s degree in education from Towson. This makes it the #104 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2021, making the school the #467 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Towson University.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to 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, 65% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 267 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 27 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of education master's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 232 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 231 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 200 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 145 |
| Instructional Media Design | 92 |
| General Education | 70 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
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