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2027 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Maryland

19 Colleges in the United States
$23,050 Avg Student Debt
$62,314 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Social Sciences Badge [Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value social sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Social Sciences Schools

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College tops our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools in Maryland. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,394, with out-of-state students paying around $14,250. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $11,230. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. That is a strong return on a $11,230 median debt.

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Frederick Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,849 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,042. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $10,848. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Frederick Community College generally make around $32,749. That is a strong return on a $10,848 median debt.

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,179 to complete the social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $55,753. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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University Of Baltimore came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,681 in student loans. Social Sciences graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $56,837 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great value for students pursuing a degree in social sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,430 to complete the social sciences program here. Social Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $48,842 early in their careers. Set against $22,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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University Of Maryland Eastern Shore placed #6 among the best values for social sciences. Located in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,076 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,122. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $28,000. Social Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $31,853 early in their careers. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Morgan State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Morgan State University is a large public school located in the city of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $8,229, with out-of-state students paying around $19,124. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,677 in student loans. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $35,391. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Morgan State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Frostburg State University placed #8 among the best values for social sciences. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,220, with out-of-state students paying around $25,814. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,780 in student loans. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $39,110. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University placed #9 among the best values for social sciences. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,422 to complete the social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $45,313. That is a strong return on a $19,422 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University earned the #10 position for value in social sciences this year. Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. Students from in state pay about $11,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $23,640. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $31,655. That is a strong return on a $23,640 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Johns Hopkins University placed #11 among the best values for social sciences. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,395 in student loans. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $79,253. Set against $12,395 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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

St Marys College Of Maryland placed #12 among the best values for social sciences. Set in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,298, compared with $31,374 for out-of-state students. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,980 in student loans. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $51,483. That is a strong return on a $24,980 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Bowie State University placed #13 among the best values for social sciences. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,218, with out-of-state students paying around $19,938. Students borrow a median of $30,835 to complete the social sciences program here. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $38,893. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bowie State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College earned the #14 position for value in social sciences this year. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,081. Students borrow a median of $25,221 to complete the social sciences program here. Social Sciences graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $37,728 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,221 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland University College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Students borrow a median of $19,941 to complete the social sciences program here. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $55,973. That is a strong return on a $19,941 median debt.

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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Goucher College earned the #16 position for value in social sciences this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Goucher College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $53,350 in tuition and fees. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,426 in student loans. Social Sciences graduates of Goucher College earn a median of $45,865 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,426 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Mount St Marys University landed the #17 spot for social sciences value this year. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,630. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the social sciences program here. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $32,103. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Washington College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Set in the town of Chestertown, Washington College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $55,081 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,260 to complete the social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Washington College generally make around $44,223. Set against $26,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Loyola University Baltimore ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $57,150. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $27,000. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $44,353. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.

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