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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Maryland

6 Colleges in the United States
$26,285 Avg Student Debt
$66,210 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Value Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Baltimore, our #1 best value for value in Maryland. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $23,984. Typical student debt for value graduates is $29,681. Early-career value graduates make about $58,511. Set against $29,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Baltimore admits about 79% of applicants.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. Value graduates of Towson University earn a median of $52,989 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,084, with out-of-state students paying around $22,174. Value graduates carry a median of $23,545 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $45,476. Set against $23,545 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salisbury University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in value will find it at University Of Maryland University College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Value graduates carry a median of $29,200 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of Maryland University College earn a median of $74,688 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stevenson University earned it the #5 place for value. Set in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,560. Students borrow a median of $27,042 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $62,501. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Loyola University Baltimore placed #6 among the best values for value. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,150 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $54,021. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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