Towson University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Towson University at a glance

• 16,136

  students enrolled

• 5,228

  degrees and certificates a year

• 69%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,413

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,382 in state, $24,402 out of state

• $54,302

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,390

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Towson University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Towson University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Baltimore County, where the college is.

• 267

  open professional jobs

• 28

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  17 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Baltimore County

  2026-09 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $90,904

  median household income

  Baltimore County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to academic (1 open), programs (5 open), finance (35 open), sales (30 open), operations (21 open), marketing (9 open).

Hiring most: Price T Rowe Group (46), Stanley Black & Decker (20), Rocket Lab (17), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (11), Dewberry (9), McCormick & Company (8), RadNet (7), World Relief Corporation O National (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (48), Finance (35), Sales (30), Operations (21), Legal (18), Human Resources (16). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

• Hunt Valley Career CenterHunt Valley · 410-887-7940 · Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Walk-in hours: 9 a.m. - noon Closed from noon to 1 p.m.; Appointments only from 1:30-3:30
• Liberty Career CenterRandallstown · 410-887-8912 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Computer Lab opens for walk-in services from 9:00 to 12:00; closes from 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch. Open by appointment only from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Towson University?

Towson University enrolls about 16,136 students and is a public 4-year institution in Towson, Maryland. It awards about 5,228 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Towson University?

69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Towson University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,302 six years after entry and $64,390 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Towson University offer AI or data science degrees?

Towson University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Towson University?

267 open professional jobs are listed in Baltimore County, 28 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Price T Rowe Group has the most openings.