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 psychology.
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Towson was ranked #114 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology 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 #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 381 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 392 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Towson. This makes it the #20 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,737 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Towson make a median salary of $41,012 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,788 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Towson is $291 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Towson University.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students earned a master's degree in psychology from Towson. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
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