by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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Towson was ranked #93 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for subject specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Towson. This makes it the #78 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $45,511. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,899 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at Towson make a median salary of $54,849. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,477.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Towson University.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of subject specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% 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, 72% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in subject specific ed from Towson. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 231 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 200 |
| Instructional Media Design | 92 |
| General Education | 70 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
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