Towson

Towson University

Towson
#1343 / #394
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1075
Most Desirable School
University in Maryland, United States

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About Towson University

According to Wikipedia, Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since its founding, the university has evolved into eight subsidiary colleges with over 20,000 students. Its 329-acre campus is situated in Baltimore County, Maryland eight miles north of downtown Baltimore. Towson is one of the largest public universities in Maryland and still produces the most teachers of any university in the state.

Towson University's Online Degrees

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Interactive Media Design
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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ScD in Occupational Science
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Database Management Systems
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Security And Assurance
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems Management
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Internet Applications Development
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Networking Technologies
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Applied Information Technology
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment And Management
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Integrated Homeland Security Management
  • Required Credits: 74
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Studies
  • Required Credits: 16
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Action Research For School Improvement
  • Required Credits: 21
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Instructional Technology
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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EdD in Instructional Technology
  • Required Credits: 63
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Transformational Educational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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OTD in Occupational Therapy-Post Professional
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Towson University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
17,77079%70%112022

How Much Does Towson University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,238$3,580

How Much Do Towson University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Towson University, then you can expect to earn an average of $55,100 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Towson University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
23,20219,6793,523

Where is Towson University?

Towson University is located at 8000 York Rd, Towson MD 21252-0001

How Safe is Towson University?

Towson University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Towson University Known For?

Towson University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Towson University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#370
World Rank
#371
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#159
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social-work Degrees
Criminal Justice
#392
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#394
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#222
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criminal-justice Degrees
Communications
#912
World Rank
#944
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#257
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communications Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1258
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#1281
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#298
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Education
#1248
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#1253
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#302
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education Degrees
Computer Science
#1316
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#1319
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#306
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
History
#862
World Rank
#876
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#307
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history Degrees
Medical
#1217
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#1223
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#334
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medicine Degrees
Psychology
#843
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#862
Historical Rank
#335
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psychology Degrees
Sociology
#1252
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#1261
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#354
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sociology Degrees
Mathematics
#1517
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#1569
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#366
USA Rank
math Degrees
Economics
#2203
World Rank
#2211
Historical Rank
#372
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Biology
#1519
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#1547
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#373
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biology Degrees
Nursing
#1025
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#1025
Historical Rank
#382
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nursing Degrees
Political Science
#1579
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#1594
Historical Rank
#389
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political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#1997
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#2015
Historical Rank
#389
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chemistry Degrees
Business
#1393
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#1395
Historical Rank
#392
USA Rank
business Degrees
Physics
#1845
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#1870
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#410
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Religious Studies
#2280
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#2303
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#516
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Literature
#1671
World Rank
#1727
Historical Rank
#549
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Philosophy
#1838
World Rank
#1891
Historical Rank
#550
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees

Who Are Towson University's Most Influential Alumni?

Towson University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology. Here are some of Towson University's most famous alumni:

Patrice Buzzanell
A .
Roger A. Pielke
Roger A. Pielke
An American meteorologist.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer
An American standup comedian and actress.
Stacy Keibler
Stacy Keibler
An American professional wrestler, dancer, and model .
Dwight Schultz
Dwight Schultz
An American actor.
Tom Manley
A President of Antioch College as of 2016.
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
An American actor, director and producer.
John Glover
John Glover
An American actor.
Kevin Clash
Kevin Clash
An American puppeteer and voice actor.
James Burk
James Burk
A Sociologist.
Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan
An American filmmaker.
Gregory Kane
An American journalist.

Who Are Towson University's Most Influential Faculty?

Joel Puckett
An American composer.
Jonathan Leshnoff
An American composer.