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 special ed.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Towson is in the top 1% of the country for special ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 45 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Towson. This makes it the #105 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $46,717. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Towson make a median salary of $57,729. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Towson is $345 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Towson University.
Of the 165 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Towson in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% 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, 67% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 45 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Towson in 2020-2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 200 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 145 |
| Instructional Media Design | 92 |
| General Education | 70 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
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