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Education Studies at Towson University

Towson, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Education, Other

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,791/yr (55% vs median)

AI Risk High (24% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,600 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 22 Education, Other programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Education Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$567K	$563K	$538K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.4x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.0x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	75%	71%	63%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	56	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,224

Out-of-state: $113,304 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,164

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,310

10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $52,791 put Towson University's Education Studies program 55% above the national median of $33,981 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 12.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Education Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $52,791 far exceeding the $14,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Towson University ranks #1 among 22 Education Studies programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $52,791 to $58,310 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Towson University

Towson University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 16,400 in Towson, MD.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Teachers and instructors, all other $64,690/yr

View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Education Studies at Towson University?

At 56/100, Towson University's Education Studies program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Education Studies at Towson University?

The 24% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Towson University one of the best schools for Education Studies?

Among 22 Education Studies programs, Towson University's #1 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →