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2027 Best Value Child development Schools in Maryland

[Child development](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/human-development-family-studies/child-development/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for child development students.

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• Best Value Child development Schools in Maryland

2027 Best Value Child development Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Child development Schools

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Towson University
Towson, MD

$11,728 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,500 Avg Student Debt

$64,390 Median Earnings (10yr)

Towson University tops our 2027 list of the best value child development schools in Maryland. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the child development program here. Child Development graduates of Towson University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

$9,218 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,125 Avg Student Debt

$54,537 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Bowie State University one of the best values for child development. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,218, while out-of-state students pay about $19,938. Students borrow a median of $26,125 to complete the child development program here. Child Development graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $34,257 early in their careers. Set against $26,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

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