Education at Towson University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Towson University is in Towson, MD.
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Studying Online at Towson University
Many students take online classes at Towson University. Among 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Towson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 247 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #19 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #723 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 247 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #19 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #723 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Towson University
Graduates of Towson University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,618 |
| 2 years | $52,069 |
| 3 years | $55,185 |
| 4 years | $59,248 |
| 5 years | $65,556 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Towson University report median earnings of $59,248, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Towson University comes in at $20,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Towson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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