by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Towson was ranked #147 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Towson. This makes it the #374 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,822 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Towson make a median salary of $61,389 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Towson is $219 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Towson University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Towson. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Towson in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 566 |
| Human Resource Management | 84 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 77 |
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