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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Maryland

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,755 Avg Student Debt
$68,602 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Finance Badge [Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for finance students.

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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in finance, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Finance Schools

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University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2027 list of the best value finance schools in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Finance graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Finance graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $71,858 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Morgan State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,229, while out-of-state students pay about $19,124. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $30,000. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $49,736. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,084, compared with $22,174 for out-of-state students. Finance graduates carry a median of $22,125 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $54,776. Set against $22,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Maryland University College one of the best values for finance. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Students borrow a median of $20,150 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $61,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at Loyola University Baltimore, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $57,150. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $54,021. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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