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 chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $40,103. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Towson University.
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Towson in 2021, 34% were men and 66% 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, 54% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 25 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
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