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2027 Best Value History Schools in Maryland

10 Colleges in the United States
$22,844 Avg Student Debt
$68,953 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value History Badge [History](/majors/history/history/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong history education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history students.

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2027 Best Value History Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value History Schools

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For return on investment in history, no school beat University Of Maryland College Park this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for history graduates is $23,715. Early-career history graduates make about $42,020. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

2

University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Students borrow a median of $21,285 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $49,179. That is a strong return on a $21,285 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Towson University, which ranked #3. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Typical student debt for history graduates is $15,720. History graduates of Towson University earn a median of $40,162 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

A rank of #4 makes Salisbury University one of the best values for history. Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $27,873. Set against $24,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #5. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $84,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland landed the #6 spot for history value this year. Located in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $15,298 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,374. Students borrow a median of $23,943 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $28,929. Set against $23,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Bowie State University landed the #7 spot for history value this year. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. Students from in state pay about $9,218 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,938. Students borrow a median of $32,229 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Bowie State University generally make around $47,668. Set against $32,229 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowie State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,081. Typical student debt for history graduates is $23,247. History graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $54,904 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,247 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Maryland University College earned the #9 position for value in history this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,136 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $23,750. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $31,852. Set against $23,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Loyola University Baltimore ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,150. Typical student debt for history graduates is $27,000. Early-career history graduates make about $36,547. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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