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2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Schools in Maryland

3 Colleges in the United States
$20,454 Avg Student Debt
$73,704 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Badge [Civil Engineering](/majors/engineering/civil-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value civil engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Schools in Maryland

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the civil engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Civil Engineering Schools

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Morgan State University tops our 2027 list of the best value civil engineering schools in Maryland. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,229 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,124. Civil Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Civil Engineering graduates of Morgan State University earn a median of $70,667 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Students looking for strong value in civil engineering will find it at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $21,437 to complete the civil engineering program here. Civil Engineering graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $76,731 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.

3

Johns Hopkins University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Typical student debt for civil engineering graduates is $13,426. Civil Engineering graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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