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Colleges in Maryland: 24 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Maryland with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 31 institutions in total.

Institutions

31

Avg In-State Tuition

$25,542

Avg Out-of-State

$31,141

Avg Earnings

$52,514

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Maryland has 31 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $25,542 and average graduate earnings of $52,514 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Maryland has 31 higher education institutions. The average in-state tuition is $25,541.52, while the average out-of-state tuition is $31,140.86. The average graduate earnings for students in Maryland is $52,513.96.

These figures suggest that students in Maryland face a significant financial investment in their education, especially for those coming from out of state. However, the average graduate earnings indicate a potential return on investment for students who complete their degrees in Maryland.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

Popular Majors in Maryland

Business Administration, Management and Operations

6,452 graduates

Information Science/Studies

3,504 graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

2,417 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

2,334 graduates

Psychology, General

2,331 graduates

Biology, General

1,762 graduates

Public Health

1,747 graduates

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

1,742 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

1,588 graduates

Communication and Media Studies

1,549 graduates

Economics

1,417 graduates

Finance and Financial Management Services

1,241 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Information Science/Studies Salary Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Salary

Cost Comparison

MD Avg In-State $25,542
MD Avg Out-of-State $31,141

Cost Analysis

Maryland's average in-state tuition of $25,542 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $31,141. The average graduate from a Maryland institution earns $52,514 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 colleges and universities in Maryland, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Maryland, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 24 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Maryland by graduate earnings

  1. 1 Johns Hopkins University $86,306 median, 5 yrs · Baltimore
  2. 2 Capitol Technology University $76,545 median, 5 yrs · Laurel
  3. 3 University of Maryland-College Park $67,785 median, 5 yrs · College Park
  4. 4 Loyola University Maryland $64,453 median, 5 yrs · Baltimore
  5. 5 Notre Dame of Maryland University $63,918 median, 5 yrs · Baltimore
  6. 6 University of Maryland-Baltimore County $55,137 median, 5 yrs · Baltimore
  7. 7 Stevenson University $54,574 median, 5 yrs · Owings Mills
  8. 8 Towson University $54,302 median, 5 yrs · Towson
  9. 9 St. Mary's College of Maryland $52,286 median, 5 yrs · St. Mary's City
  10. 10 Salisbury University $51,926 median, 5 yrs · Salisbury

Cheapest colleges in Maryland by in-state tuition

  1. 1 Coppin State University $7,001 / year · Baltimore
  2. 2 Morgan State University $8,118 / year · Baltimore
  3. 3 University of Maryland Eastern Shore $8,898 / year · Princess Anne
  4. 4 Bowie State University $8,999 / year · Bowie
  5. 5 University of Baltimore $9,772 / year · Baltimore
  6. 6 Frostburg State University $9,998 / year · Frostburg
  7. 7 Salisbury University $10,638 / year · Salisbury
  8. 8 Towson University $11,306 / year · Towson
  9. 9 University of Maryland-College Park $11,505 / year · College Park
  10. 10 University of Maryland-Baltimore County $12,952 / year · Baltimore

Best colleges in Maryland by graduation rate

  1. 1 Johns Hopkins University 94 % graduate · Baltimore
  2. 2 University of Maryland-College Park 89 % graduate · College Park
  3. 3 Loyola University Maryland 80 % graduate · Baltimore
  4. 4 Maryland Institute College of Art 74 % graduate · Baltimore
  5. 5 Washington College 73 % graduate · Chestertown
  6. 6 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 71 % graduate · Baltimore
  7. 7 St. Mary's College of Maryland 69 % graduate · St. Mary's City
  8. 8 Towson University 69 % graduate · Towson
  9. 9 Salisbury University 68 % graduate · Salisbury
  10. 10 Stevenson University 66 % graduate · Owings Mills

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