Psychology at Towson University

Towson's psychology graduates see something relatively rare in this field: meaningful wage growth after graduation. While the $34,375 starting salary sits just above the national median, earnings jump to $46,781 within four years—a 36% increase that suggests graduates are finding paths into better-paying roles rather than getting stuck in entry-level positions. Among Maryland's 21 psychology programs, Towson places solidly in the middle for earnings, trailing flagship schools like UMD-College Park but ahead of many alternatives.

The debt picture requires attention. At $20,788, graduates owe less than the national and state medians, but Towson ranks in the 83rd percentile nationally for debt—meaning most psychology programs nationwide send students out with less borrowing. The 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable but not exceptional, particularly given psychology's reputation as a field where many students need graduate school for higher earnings.

For families considering this program: you're looking at a moderate investment with steady upward trajectory. The earnings growth suggests Towson grads successfully navigate beyond typical post-college psychology roles, though starting salaries still mean tight budgets in that first year. If your student plans to stop at a bachelor's degree, this program delivers competitive results. If graduate school is the plan, factor in additional debt carefully—that $21,000 will compound.