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28 Colleges
$50,062 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,155 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 4,104 students received a nursing degree from a college in Maryland, making it rank #25 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $12,516 per year to get their degree at a college in Maryland, while out of state students will pay an average of $17,509 per year.

About 28% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,789 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$12,692 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 898 undergraduates at UMB, of which 707 are full-time, and there are 7,137 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

UMB has a 0.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMB is $74,873.

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Johns Hopkins University is 28,890, of which 6,331 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,766 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

This a very selective school with only 8% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

12% of Johns Hopkins students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,874 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Johns Hopkins is $83,890.

#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,818 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,917 students at Towson in total, 18,730 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 16,238 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Towson is 4.4 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

44% of Towson students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,607 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Towson is $51,306.

#4

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,738 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Stevenson University is 3,492, of which 3,027 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,680 are full-time. For undergraduates at Stevenson, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

52% of Stevenson students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,136 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,668 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,848 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Maryland Global Campus is 58,526, of which 47,080 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,425 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMGC is 5.0 years.

34% of UMGC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,842 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,987 during the early-career years.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,254 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,037 students at Montgomery College in total, 6,902 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at Montgomery College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,924 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,124 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,918 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,901 full-time undergraduates at CCBC, and 17,573 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,449 a year. CCBC has a 4.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCBC is $33,166.

#8

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,704 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Howard Community College is 9,566, which includes 2,683 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at HCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,592 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from HCC is $37,393.

#9

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$9,804 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,119 undergraduates at Frostburg State, of which 3,221 are full-time, and there are 4,857 students altogether. It takes the average Frostburg State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

56% of Frostburg State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,792 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Frostburg State is $42,577.

#10

Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,168 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,750 full-time undergraduates at Harford Community College, and 5,256 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,697 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Harford Community College is $35,905.

#11

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,730 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,233 students at NDMU in total, 755 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 563 are full-time. It takes the average NDMU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted.

52% of NDMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,075 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NDMU is $52,247.

#12

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$9,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Anne Arundel Community College is 11,948, which includes 3,188 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,306 a year. AACC has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from AACC is $37,302.

#13

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,164 students at CSM in total, 2,001 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at CSM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,964 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CSM is $34,133.

#14

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$8,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,523 students at Allegany College of Maryland in total, 871 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 41% of students at Allegany College of Maryland take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,195 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,055 during the early-career years.

#15

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,396 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,124 students at Salisbury in total, 7,150 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,621 are full-time. It takes the average Salisbury undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

47% of Salisbury students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,600 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Salisbury is $50,417.

#16

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,433 students at HCC in total, 1,193 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,120 a year. HCC has a 2.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from HCC is $34,409.

#17

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Washington Adventist University is 968, of which 845 students are undergraduates and of those, 624 are full-time. For undergraduates at Washington Adventist University, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 62%. Around 30% of accepted students are men, and 70% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at Washington Adventist University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,102 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,673 during the early-career years.

#18

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,904 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,108 undergraduates at Coppin, of which 1,606 are full-time, and there are 2,348 students altogether. For undergraduates at Coppin, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 48%. Around 26% of accepted students are men, and 74% are women.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,546 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Coppin with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,946 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,194 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,357 students at PGCC in total, 3,504 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,666 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from PGCC is $36,413.

#20

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$8,753 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,354 undergraduates at Bowie State University, of which 4,429 are full-time, and there are 6,250 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Bowie State University is 4.8 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at Bowie State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,836 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bowie State University is $42,547.

#21

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$3,314 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,180 full-time undergraduates at Baltimore City Community College, and 4,181 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Baltimore City Community College is $27,958.

#21

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,444 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,719 full-time undergraduates at Frederick Community College, and 5,756 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

10% of Frederick Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,003 a year. Frederick Community College has a 4.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,028 during the early-career years.

#23

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Wor-Wic Community College is 2,705, which includes 667 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

14% of Wor-Wic Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $2,899 a year. Wor-Wic Community College has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,138 during the early-career years.

#24

Carroll Community College

Westminster, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,918 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,009 full-time undergraduates at Carroll Community College, and 3,060 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,806 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Carroll Community College is $36,230.

#25

Cecil College

North East, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$8,310 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,090 students at Cecil College in total, 604 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 12% of students at Cecil College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,077 a year. Cecil College has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Cecil College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,338 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Maryland Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Chesapeake College 32
27 Morgan State University 26
28 Hood College 16

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