Health and Medical Administrative Services at Towson University

Towson's Health and Medical Administrative Services program delivers earnings above the national average but trails most Maryland competitors—a concerning gap for in-state students who could access similar programs with better outcomes. While graduates earn $46,325 in their first year (outpacing the national median by $2,000), they rank in just the 40th percentile statewide. Coppin State and University of Baltimore graduates earn roughly $8,000 more annually, a meaningful difference that compounds over a career.

The debt picture offers one bright spot: at $25,000, Towson graduates carry about $8,000 less debt than the Maryland median. That lower borrowing partially offsets the earnings disadvantage, producing a manageable 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio. Earnings growth to $54,853 by year four shows solid progression, though even at that point graduates haven't caught up to what peers at other Maryland schools earn right out of the gate.

For Maryland families, this creates a straightforward calculation. If your child gains admission to Coppin State or University of Baltimore's programs, those appear to offer better economic returns. Towson isn't a bad choice—the debt is reasonable and earnings trajectory is positive—but it's worth understanding you're likely choosing a less expensive state school that produces middle-of-the-pack outcomes rather than maximizing earning potential in this field.