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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Maryland

4 Colleges in the United States
$25,196 Avg Student Debt
$67,178 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.

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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. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, compared with $23,984 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $29,681. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Baltimore generally make around $67,870. That is a strong return on a $29,681 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Johns Hopkins University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. 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 value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $78,510. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Bowie State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,218, while out-of-state students pay about $19,938. Typical student debt for value graduates is $28,474. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Bowie State University generally make around $73,949. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Students looking for strong value in value will find it at University Of Maryland University College, which ranked #4. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. 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 $29,202 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $74,053. Set against $29,202 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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