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Towson University

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
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Towson University is a public college in Towson, Maryland and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The part-time student body is 1,141 students, which represents 12% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $14,443 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $310. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www.towson.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
2,056 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:14,805
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,953
  • Pell Grant students:5,820
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:345
  • Part-time students
    12%
  • Students over 25 years old
    11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$310
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$14,443
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:48%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
349 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Health Science
Human Services
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
Business

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Students looking to advance their business knowledge and skills can enroll with Towson University. Courses are conveniently offered at TU in Northeastern Maryland at Harford Community College. The Business Administration degree focuses on management skills to prepare students for leadership roles in their careers.

Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Criminal Justice Concentration

Students interested in studying crime can pursue the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice Concentration. The degree is offered on campus at TU in Northeastern MD at Harford Community College. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in law enforcement, crime analysis, conflict resolution, victim assistance, security, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Science Education Programs

Towson University offers a number of different options for students looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood, elementary, or special education. Students can choose from a 2+2 program where they complete an associate’s degree before enrolling with Towson to complete their bachelor’s degree. Students can complete courses at College of Southern Maryland – Waldorf Center, Universities at Shady Grove, or TU in Northeastern MD at Harford Community College.

Degree Options Include

Elementary Education 2+2
Elementary Education/Special Education 2+2
Elementary Education/Special Education
Early Childhood Education 2+2
Early Childhood/Special Education

Health Science

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health

The Allied Health degree is offered in a fully online format. It is an ideal program for community college graduates who are looking to advance their education or pursue a more leadership position in their field. Students can choose from tracks in administration/management, advanced respiratory therapy, family studies, education, science and professional preparation, or health promotion, wellness, prevention and community health education.

Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Family & Human Services, Services to Children and Youth Track

The Family and Human Services degree offered at Harford Community College makes an easy transition for those who have earned an associate’s degree there. The advanced degree will prepare graduates for careers in preschools, adoption agencies, social service programs, and more. It also provides a solid foundation for those looking to move on to graduate study in social work, counseling, psychology, or law.

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs

Students looking to advance their nursing careers can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Towson University. Courses are offered at a number of locations, making it convenient for students to earn their degree where they live. Depending on your current level of knowledge, students can choose pursue an AA to BS, BS, or RN to BSN program.

Degree Options Include

Nursing AA to BS
BS Nursing
RN to BSN

Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

In the Psychology program offered at TU in Northeastern MD at Harford Community College, students will develop skills through research and application and field experience. Students will be prepared to pursue careers in a variety of fields including clinical psychology, social work, behavioral research, business, law, or medicine.

Science & Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Students can complete the TU Information Technology degree without having to travel to main campus. All courses are offered at Harford Community College. Graduates of this bachelor’s degree will be prepared to pursue leadership positions as information technology professionals.

Contact Towson University

Center for Professional Studies

cps@towson.edu

410-704-3742

Main Campus

8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252

410-704-2000

Find TU Online

towson.edu/academics/extended

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