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2027 Best Value General Physics Schools in Maryland

3 Colleges in the United States
$18,317 Avg Student Debt
$80,125 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Physics Badge [General Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/general-physics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 general physics schools.

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2027 Best Value General Physics Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value General Physics Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best value for a degree in general physics in Maryland. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $20,194. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $39,825. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete the general physics program here. Early-career general physics graduates make about $49,179. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Johns Hopkins University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $13,426. General Physics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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

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