2026 Best Epidemiology Schools in Maryland

Epidemiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for epidemiology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Epidemiology Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Epidemiology in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall epidemiology education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Epidemiology

1

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

168 Epidemiology Degrees Awarded

$84,578 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 school for epidemiology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 168 epidemiology degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Epidemiology graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,578 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University

2

University Of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Epidemiology Degrees Awarded

$85,300 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong epidemiology program will find one at University Of Maryland Baltimore, which ranked #2. University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. University Of Maryland Baltimore awarded about 25 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore earn around $85,300 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in epidemiology from University Of Maryland Baltimore

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.