by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Towson University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Towson University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #14 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 14 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Maryland | 2 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at Towson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, Towson University handed out 119 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Towson University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Towson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,264 a year. This is below $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Towson University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $19,750 in student loans. This is lower than $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Towson University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University are White. Approximately 65% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Towson University awarded 69 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
Towson University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 98% to women and 2% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Towson University awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Towson University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 47 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 41 |
