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Physics at Towson University

If you plan to study Physics, take a look at what Towson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Towson University is located in Towson, MD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 physics degrees were granted at Towson University.

Studying Online at Towson University

Distance learning is available at Towson University. Of 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) studied exclusively online and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Towson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from Towson University stands at $24,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at Towson University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Towson University are 29% women (4) and 71% men (10).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Towson University

Among the 8 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Towson University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University, below the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Towson University

Of the 6 master’s physics degrees awarded at Towson University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Towson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 17% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Towson University, below the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Towson University

This Physics program at Towson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	8
Other Physics	6

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at Towson University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.