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2027 Best Individualized Studies Schools in Maryland

14 Colleges in the United States
6,882 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
$28,370 Avg Early-Career Salary

Individualized Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their individualized studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best individualized studies schools.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the individualized studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Individualized Studies

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Our analysis ranked College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland the best school in the country for a degree in individualized studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 16 individualized studies degrees were awarded at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $48,819 in their early career. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. See the full individualized studies program report for College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland

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University Of Maryland University College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Adelphi. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 3,034 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $37,634 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from University Of Maryland University College

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Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the suburb of Arnold. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 361 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Anne Arundel Community College earn around $25,826 in the first couple years of their career. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full individualized studies program report for Anne Arundel Community College

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Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at College Of Southern Maryland, which ranked #4. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. College Of Southern Maryland awarded about 1,196 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $29,862. Students borrow a median of $9,456 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from College Of Southern Maryland

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Prince Georges Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Largo. There were roughly 406 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $31,322 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,499. Get the full individualized studies details for Prince Georges Community College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. There were roughly 486 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $27,852 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,469. Get the full individualized studies details for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College placed #7 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. About 749 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Montgomery College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $20,217 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Montgomery College

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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD

Chesapeake College placed #8 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the rural area of Wye Mills, Chesapeake College is a mid-sized public institution. Chesapeake College awarded about 14 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Chesapeake College earn a median of $29,611 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full individualized studies details for Chesapeake College

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Harford Community College landed the #9 spot for individualized studies this year. Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Bel Air. There were roughly 177 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Harford Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $26,448 in their early career. Harford Community College graduates carry a median of $10,227 in student loans. Read more about the individualized studies program at Harford Community College

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Frederick Community College landed the #10 spot for individualized studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Frederick. There were roughly 174 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Frederick Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Frederick Community College earn around $22,067 in the first couple years of their career. Frederick Community College graduates carry a median of $8,935 in student loans. Get the full individualized studies details for Frederick Community College

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Wor Wic Community College placed #11 among the best individualized studies schools. Wor Wic Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Salisbury. Wor Wic Community College awarded about 113 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Wor Wic Community College generally make around $30,763. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. See the full individualized studies program report for Wor Wic Community College

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Hagerstown Community College landed the #12 spot for individualized studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hagerstown. Hagerstown Community College awarded about 63 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Hagerstown Community College earn a median of $25,177 early in their careers. Hagerstown Community College graduates carry a median of $11,548 in student loans. See the full individualized studies program report for Hagerstown Community College

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Allegany College Of Maryland landed the #13 spot for individualized studies this year. Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cumberland. About 63 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Allegany College Of Maryland in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Allegany College Of Maryland generally make around $27,637. Allegany College Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. See the full individualized studies program report for Allegany College Of Maryland

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Garrett College
McHenry, MD

Garrett College came in at #14 for individualized studies this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of McHenry. Garrett College awarded about 30 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Garrett College earn a median of $13,943 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,352 to complete this degree. See the full individualized studies program report for Garrett College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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