Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Towson University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Towson University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
41
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$36,176
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,621
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$613,157 | $79,355 | $26,621 | $20,340 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$421,235 | $69,964 | $26,621 | $23,378 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$300,377 | $63,731 | $26,621 | $20,562 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$279,879 | $62,761 | $26,621 | $21,375 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$257,936 | $61,706 | $26,621 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$241,626 | $61,093 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$222,146 | $60,119 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$184,027 | $57,825 | $26,621 | $19,251 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$105,726 | $54,298 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$100,656 | $52,357 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$54,884 | $51,340 | $26,621 | $18,838 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$6,093 | $48,962 | $26,621 | $19,750 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$4,389 | $48,556 | $26,621 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$13,538 | $48,131 | $26,621 | $21,981 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$32,034 | $47,275 | $26,621 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$34,774 | $47,273 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$35,754 | $46,279 | $26,621 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$40,981 | $46,646 | $26,621 | $20,309 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$51,385 | $46,164 | $26,621 | $20,875 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$54,776 | $45,851 | $26,621 | $18,750 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$60,369 | $45,247 | $26,621 | $13,945 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$61,034 | $45,960 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$63,116 | $45,704 | $26,621 | $22,750 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$77,344 | $43,457 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Social Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$88,459 | $44,285 | $26,621 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
History.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$99,846 | $43,393 | $26,621 | $15,720 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$131,321 | $42,260 | $26,621 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$169,284 | $38,860 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$172,821 | $40,185 | $26,621 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$181,059 | $39,655 | $26,621 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$194,975 | $39,052 | $26,621 | $21,875 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$206,707 | $38,392 | $26,621 | $20,788 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$207,054 | $38,185 | $26,621 | $17,978 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$209,124 | $36,868 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 35 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$216,164 | $36,516 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 36 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$228,829 | $37,334 | $26,621 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 37 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$240,911 | $36,713 | $26,621 | $21,250 | Full ROI → |
| 38 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$286,549 | $34,178 | $26,621 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 39 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$305,936 | $33,514 | $26,621 | $22,024 | Full ROI → |
| 40 |
Music.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$380,291 | $29,599 | $26,621 | $19,102 | Full ROI → |
| 41 |
Dance.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$422,154 | $27,904 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.