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, and more. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Towson. This makes it the #20 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,499.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Towson University.
The social sciences program at Towson awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Towson in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 210 |
| Economics | 95 |
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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