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. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 48 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Towson. This makes it the #31 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $18,301. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Towson make a median salary of $59,484 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,981 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Towson is $355 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Towson University.
Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Towson in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Towson in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 164 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 157 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 106 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
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