Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
4,322
70.0% Female
30.0% Male
Institution Overview
System
University System of Maryland
School Type
Public
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
139
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
43
Doctoral Research
4
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
29
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.82%
Asian
12.56%
Black or African American
2.48%
Hispanic or Latino
0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.04%
White
1.87%
Two or more races
13.07%
Unknown
5.88%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$45
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.towson.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,696
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$13,860
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
43
Master's (Distance)
8
Doctor's Degree Research
4
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
2
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
13
Post Master's Certificate
5
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Child Development | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Software Engineering | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Counseling Psychology | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Ecology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Systems | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Forensic Science and Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Gerontology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Human Resources Development | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Marketing, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Physician Assistant | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Physics, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Project Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Relations/Image Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| School Psychology | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Women's Studies | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 895 | 895 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 895 | 895 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 407 | 407 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 188 | 188 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 300 | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 298 | 298 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,696
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$13,860
Financial aid office web address
https://www.towson.edu/admissions/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,488
Typical Board
$5,150
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,696 | $13,860 |
| Full time Fees | $2,124 | $2,124 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $372 | $770 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
4,322
70.0% Female
30.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.82%
Asian
12.56%
Black or African American
2.48%
Hispanic or Latino
0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.04%
White
1.87%
Two or more races
13.07%
Unknown
5.88%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 5 | 2 |
| Asian | 67 | 98 |
| Black Or African American | 170 | 373 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 37 | 70 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 131 | 123 |
| White | 683 | 1,912 |
| Two Or More Races | 34 | 47 |
| Unknown | 168 | 397 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,097
28.4% Male
71.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
13
69.2% Male
30.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
12
25.0% Male
75.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
245
48.6% Male
51.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
14
7.1% Male
92.9% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Phone
410-704-2000
Fax
Email
