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Ethnic Studies at Towson University

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Towson University is located in Towson, MD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at Towson University.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Towson University

Those who finish Towson University’s Ethnic Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$32,569
3 years	$40,185
4 years	$50,084
5 years	$59,315

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from Towson University report median earnings of $50,084, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from Towson University comes in at $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at Towson University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at Towson University are 90% women (18) and 10% men (2).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Towson University

Among the 17 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at Towson University, 88% were women (15) and 12% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University, below the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at Towson University

Of the 3 master’s ethnic studies graduates at Towson University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at Towson University, above the national average of 60%.*

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

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Towson University

This Ethnic Studies program at Towson University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Women’s Studies	4
Deaf Studies	16

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at Towson University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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.