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Colleges in Maryland
Maryland has 45 colleges in our data: 30 four-year colleges (14 public) and 15 two-year colleges. The median four-year college costs $18,862 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Best colleges in Maryland by outcomes
Four-year colleges in Maryland with the highest outcome score, which blends graduation rate (45%), earnings 10 years after entry (35%) and net price (20%).
| # | College | Outcome score | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs | Avg net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD | 90 | 93% | $104,590 | $18,431 |
| 2 | University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD | 90 | 88% | $89,228 | $14,296 |
| 3 | Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD | 73 | 75% | $90,179 | $34,082 |
| 4 | Towson UniversityTowson, MD | 71 | 67% | $70,158 | $18,120 |
| 5 | University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | 68 | 68% | $74,881 | $25,203 |
| 6 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD | 66 | 61% | $69,690 | $19,294 |
| 7 | Salisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD | 66 | 61% | $68,206 | $17,445 |
| 8 | St. Mary's College of MarylandSt. Mary's City, MD | 65 | 65% | $66,796 | $20,956 |
| 9 | Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills, MD | 65 | 67% | $69,703 | $24,904 |
| 10 | McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MD | 52 | 56% | $62,070 | $22,980 |
Cheapest 4-year colleges
Lowest average net price, graduation cohort of 50+
- Coppin State University$12,632 net · 21% grad
- University of Maryland-College Park$14,296 net · 88% grad
- Morgan State University$14,653 net · 42% grad
- Frostburg State University$16,768 net · 45% grad
- Notre Dame of Maryland University$17,297 net · 44% grad
Hardest to get into
Lowest acceptance rates
- Johns Hopkins University6.4% admitted · $18,431 net
- United States Naval Academy9.3% admitted · net
- University of Maryland-College Park45% admitted · $14,296 net
- Coppin State University46% admitted · $12,632 net
- Washington College57% admitted · $27,993 net
Easiest to get into
Highest acceptance rates with a 50%+ graduation rate
- Salisbury University88% admitted · 61% grad
- Towson University82% admitted · 67% grad
- Stevenson University79% admitted · 67% grad
- McDaniel College78% admitted · 56% grad
- Hood College78% admitted · 54% grad
Highest earnings
Median earnings 10 years after entry
- Johns Hopkins University$104,590 earnings · $18,431 net
- University of Maryland Baltimore$96,035 earnings · net
- Loyola University Maryland$90,179 earnings · $34,082 net
- University of Maryland-College Park$89,228 earnings · $14,296 net
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County$74,881 earnings · $25,203 net
All 30 four-year colleges in Maryland
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| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State UniversityBowie, MD | Public 4-year | 5,043 | 72% | $17,835 | 37% | $61,890 |
| Capitol Technology UniversityLaurel, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 315 | 74% | $19,881 | 64% | $100,085 |
| Coppin State UniversityBaltimore, MD | Public 4-year | 1,844 | 46% | $12,632 | 21% | $53,198 |
| Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MD | Public 4-year | 2,909 | 89% | $16,768 | 45% | $60,300 |
| Goucher CollegeBaltimore, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 964 | 78% | $25,526 | 56% | $59,069 |
| Hood CollegeFrederick, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,194 | 78% | $21,548 | 54% | $60,061 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 5,693 | 6.4% | $18,431 | 93% | $104,590 |
| Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,869 | 76% | $34,082 | 75% | $90,179 |
| Maryland Institute College of ArtBaltimore, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,189 | 77% | $42,075 | 71% | $49,751 |
| McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,617 | 78% | $22,980 | 56% | $62,070 |
| Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD | Public 4-year | 9,019 | 82% | $14,653 | 42% | $56,585 |
| Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,768 | 74% | $19,294 | 61% | $69,690 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical CollegePikesville, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 280 | 66% | $3,524 | 48% | $68,364 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 709 | 82% | $17,297 | 44% | $69,464 |
| Salisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD | Public 4-year | 6,057 | 88% | $17,445 | 61% | $68,206 |
| St. John's CollegeAnnapolis, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 471 | 55% | $32,917 | 71% | $52,985 |
| St. Mary's College of MarylandSt. Mary's City, MD | Public 4-year | 1,603 | 69% | $20,956 | 65% | $66,796 |
| Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,102 | 79% | $24,904 | 67% | $69,703 |
| Strayer University-MarylandBaltimore, MD | Private for-profit 4-year | 1,043 | Open | $17,773 | 80% | $44,016 |
| Towson UniversityTowson, MD | Public 4-year | 16,136 | 82% | $18,120 | 67% | $70,158 |
| United States Naval AcademyAnnapolis, MD | Public 4-year | 4,474 | 9.3% | n/a | 88% | n/a |
| University of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | Public 4-year | 1,133 | 79% | $6,270 | 45% | $65,666 |
| University of Maryland BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | Public 4-year | 958 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $96,035 |
| University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MD | Public 4-year | 2,391 | 96% | $17,378 | 35% | $52,085 |
| University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD | Public 4-year | 49,664 | Open | $23,144 | 34% | $68,110 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Public 4-year | 10,701 | 72% | $25,203 | 68% | $74,881 |
| University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD | Public 4-year | 30,760 | 45% | $14,296 | 88% | $89,228 |
| Washington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 452 | 46% | $23,303 | 42% | $61,426 |
| Washington CollegeChestertown, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 891 | 57% | $27,993 | 66% | $74,001 |
| Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and CollegeBaltimore, MD | Private nonprofit 4-year | 118 | 98% | $14,767 | 100% | n/a |
Community and two-year colleges in Maryland
Highest outcome scores: Carroll Community College (75), Harford Community College (62), Hagerstown Community College (61), Frederick Community College (59), Montgomery College (57).
| College | Type | Undergrads | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD | Public 2-year | 1,831 | $9,207 | 44% | $42,578 |
| Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD | Public 2-year | 8,997 | $8,888 | 26% | $51,114 |
| Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD | Public 2-year | 3,700 | $14,635 | 8.6% | $39,370 |
| Carroll Community CollegeWestminster, MD | Public 2-year | 1,990 | $1,834 | 44% | $49,048 |
| Cecil CollegeNorth East, MD | Public 2-year | 1,363 | $7,720 | 33% | $48,140 |
| Chesapeake CollegeWye Mills, MD | Public 2-year | 1,320 | $4,408 | 37% | $44,077 |
| Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Public 2-year | 13,872 | $6,920 | 22% | $46,761 |
| Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD | Public 2-year | 4,203 | $8,591 | 36% | $49,535 |
| Garrett CollegeMcHenry, MD | Public 2-year | 411 | $2,800 | 40% | $40,015 |
| Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD | Public 2-year | 2,948 | $5,259 | 41% | $45,175 |
| Harford Community CollegeBel Air, MD | Public 2-year | 3,696 | $5,493 | 36% | $49,245 |
| Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD | Public 2-year | 6,649 | $11,875 | 24% | $53,227 |
| Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD | Public 2-year | 13,773 | $14,317 | 35% | $55,378 |
| Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD | Public 2-year | 8,815 | $9,310 | 18% | $52,882 |
| Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisbury, MD | Public 2-year | 2,169 | $5,678 | 37% | $41,304 |
HBCUs in Maryland
Maryland has 4 historically Black colleges and universities in our data: Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore. See the full HBCU list.
Trade schools in Maryland
Maryland also has 23 trade schools. Compare them, and programs like welding, HVAC and nursing, on the trade schools in Maryland page.
Colleges by city
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Maryland?
Maryland has 45 colleges that mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 30 four-year and 15 two-year schools.
What is the best college in Maryland?
By our outcome score, which combines graduation rate, earnings and net price, Johns Hopkins University ranks first among four-year colleges in Maryland, with a score of 90. The best college for you depends on cost, fit and what you want to study.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Maryland?
Coppin State University has the lowest average net price among four-year colleges in Maryland with a graduation cohort of at least 50 students: $12,632 a year after grants.
What is the hardest college to get into in Maryland?
Johns Hopkins University, which admitted 6.4% of applicants for fall 2024.
How much is in-state tuition in Maryland?
The median in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in Maryland is $10,200 for 2025-26. Housing, food and books add to that, so check each school's net price.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.