by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 68% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from Towson. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, geography students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geography bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Towson University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Towson in 2021, 85% were men and 15% 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, 69% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of geography master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 210 |
| Economics | 95 |
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| General Social Sciences | 18 |
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