General Biology at Towson University
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Towson University is in Towson, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 191 general biology degrees were granted at Towson University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Towson University
Many students take online classes at Towson University. Of 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) studied exclusively online and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Towson University
Use these rankings to compare Towson University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 215 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #478 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Towson University
Those who finish Towson University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,534 |
| 2 years | $29,829 |
| 3 years | $39,052 |
| 4 years | $52,007 |
| 5 years | $65,900 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Towson University earn a median of $52,007, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Towson University stands at $21,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Towson University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Towson University are 76% women (145) and 24% men (46).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Towson University
Among the 166 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Towson University, 77% were women (127) and 23% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 54 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 60% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Towson University
Among the 25 master’s general biology graduates at Towson University, 72% were women (18) and 28% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Towson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Towson University, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Towson University
This General Biology program at Towson University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 191 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.