by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Towson University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Towson University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #83 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 83 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland | 2 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 of 213 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Towson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 198 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This visual & performing arts field at Towson University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 139 |
| Music | 30 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 27 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Towson University awarded 198 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Towson University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Towson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,299 a year. This is below $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Towson University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,895 in student loans. This is lower than $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Towson University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University were White. About 52% of graduates 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Towson University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
