by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Hood degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Hood measures up.
Hood is ranked #2,221 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #34 of 45 for value.
Among the majors Hood offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Special Education | #27 of 36 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #62 of 93 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #355 of 425 |
| Social Work | #362 of 433 |
| English | #419 of 579 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #511 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #537 of 678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #707 of 960 |
| Registered Nursing | #716 of 966 |
| Nursing | #735 of 990 |
Read the full Hood value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Hood College is ranked #14 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #34 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Hood financial aid page to be sure.
Hood College is ranked #2,221 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Hood College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Hood costs about $21,277. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,109 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $61,307 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,873 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,277 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,109 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Hood net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Hood degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $245,228 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,109 | #2,221 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $83,492 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $245,228 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,109 | #34 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $83,492 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Hood shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,019 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,666 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,892 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,388 |
| Over $110K | $27,254 |
About 99% of Hood undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,297 per year. Get more details on the Hood financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Hood net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.