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Accounting at Towson University

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Towson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Towson University is in Towson, MD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 130 accounting degrees were granted at Towson University.

Online Class Availability at Towson University

Distance learning is available at Towson University. Of 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) studied exclusively online and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Towson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#4 of 19
Best Value	Maryland	#13 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 188
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#104 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#604 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#4 of 19
Best Value	Maryland	#13 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 188
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#104 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#604 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Towson University

Graduates of Towson University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,371
2 years	$55,839
3 years	$63,256
4 years	$72,538
5 years	$84,576

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Towson University take home a median $72,538, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Towson University is $21,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Towson University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Towson University are 48% women (63) and 52% men (67).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Towson University

Of the 110 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Towson University, 49% were women (54) and 51% were men (56).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	27
Asian	19
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University, above the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Towson University

Of the 20 master’s accounting graduates at Towson University, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	5

Minority students account for 50% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Towson University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Towson University

The Accounting program at Towson University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	110
Other Accounting	20

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.