by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Towson University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Towson University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #15 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 15 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Maryland | 2 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at Towson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, Towson University handed out 47 master’s degrees in special education.
Towson University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Towson University were White. Approximately 30% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Towson University conferred 38 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (29%).
Towson University awarded 9 master’s degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Towson University handed out 41 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Towson University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Towson University are White. Approximately 44% 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 graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Towson University granted 27 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (26%).
Towson University awarded 14 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Towson University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 119 |