Social Sciences at Towson University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, 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.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at Towson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #385 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Towson University
Students who complete Towson University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,588 |
| 2 years | $38,061 |
| 3 years | $45,646 |
| 4 years | $54,469 |
| 5 years | $64,705 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Towson University earn a median of $54,469, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Towson University comes in at $19,369.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Towson University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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