All Towson University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $40,162 | $56,318 | $15,720 |
| English | $39,250 | $53,164 | $21,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $32,740 | $50,406 | $22,250 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $47,597 | — |
| Linguistics | — | $46,447 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $25,697 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,344 | $91,044 | $23,378 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $77,953 | $24,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $23,463 | $72,365 | $21,981 |
| Health Administration | $46,325 | $68,077 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | $41,095 | $65,108 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $61,911 | $23,717 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,101 | $58,624 | $22,250 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $90,457 | $24,625 |
| Chemistry | $52,765 | $76,296 | $23,000 |
| Mathematics | $56,443 | $72,409 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,345 | $57,388 | $22,750 |
| Biochemistry | $36,842 | $54,367 | $22,000 |
| Biology | $34,988 | $53,793 | $21,875 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $29,958 | $48,238 | $17,978 |
| Theatre | $19,871 | $39,753 | $17,500 |
| Music | $19,618 | $36,285 | $19,102 |
| Dance | — | — | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $53,331 | $56,971 | $19,750 |
| Education, Other | $52,791 | $56,949 | $13,945 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $51,749 | $56,254 | $18,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $51,209 | $55,635 | $21,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $64,012 | $91,252 | $21,375 |
| Business Administration | $54,772 | $78,497 | $19,251 |
| Economics | $50,910 | $76,509 | $18,838 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,795 | $104,653 | $20,340 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,171 | $75,785 | $20,562 |
| Information Science / Studies | $50,067 | $72,049 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $42,657 | $63,292 | $20,309 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $22,997 | $42,584 | $22,024 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Towson University students earn a median $64,390 ten years after starting college, more than 64% of Maryland colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
Towson University majors questions
How many majors does Towson University offer?
Towson University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Towson University?
Computer Science graduates from Towson University earn a median $104,653 four years after graduating, the highest of the 41 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,340.
Which Towson University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $36,285 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Towson University overview