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. In addition, we cover how Towson ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Towson was ranked #58 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts 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 139 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Towson. This makes it the #104 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $30,784. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $17,978 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Towson is $242 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Towson University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to 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, 61% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from Towson in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Music | 34 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Other Visual Art | 9 |
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