Registered Nursing at Towson University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 250 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Towson University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Towson University
Distance learning is available at Towson University. Of 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Towson University
Use these rankings to compare Towson University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 257 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #21 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #94 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1008 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Towson University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Towson University are 90% women (224) and 10% men (26).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Towson University
Of the 250 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Towson University, 90% were women (224) and 10% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 133 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 56 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Towson University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.