by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 1,117 doctor's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health professions doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in Maryland.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in health professions. UMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Maryland - Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Johns Hopkins University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in health professions has to check out University of Maryland - College Park. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Maryland - College Park
Maryland University of Integrative Health is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Laurel, MUIH is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Maryland University of Integrative Health
Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Loyola University Maryland
Towson is a fairly large public university located in the city of Towson.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Towson University
Salisbury is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Salisbury.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Salisbury University
Located in the large city of Baltimore, NDMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Notre Dame of Maryland University
Located in the fringe town of Princess Anne, UMES is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Morgan State University
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 6,293 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 6,037 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 1,476 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 810 |
| Delaware | 21 | 101 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 270 |
| Nursing | 248 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 232 |
| Dentistry | 125 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 96 |
| Public Health | 59 |
| Communication Sciences | 25 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14 |
