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2027 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Maryland

4 Colleges in the United States
$25,196 Avg Student Debt
$67,178 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Administration Badge [Public Administration](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public administration students.

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2027 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Public Administration Schools

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University Of Baltimore tops our 2027 list of the best value public administration schools in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $23,984. Students borrow a median of $29,681 to complete the public administration program here. Public Administration graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $67,870 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Baltimore admits about 79% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place for public administration. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Public Administration graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public administration 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 public administration schools. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,218, with out-of-state students paying around $19,938. Typical student debt for public administration graduates is $28,474. Public Administration graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $73,949 early in their careers. Set against $28,474 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowie State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Maryland University College one of the best values for public administration. 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. Students borrow a median of $29,202 to complete the public administration program here. Public Administration graduates of University Of Maryland University College earn a median of $74,053 early in their careers. Set against $29,202 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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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