by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 18 schools in Maryland, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Johns Hopkins University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Maryland for overall quality. Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Johns Hopkins University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Maryland.
Out of the 18 bachelor’s degree schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #2 spot on the list. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland.
University of Maryland - College Park has the honor of being ranked #2 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,357.
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The quality degree programs at University of Maryland - Baltimore County helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Maryland - Baltimore County is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,771.
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Out of the 18 bachelor’s degree schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Towson, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Towson University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,917.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. Washington College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chestertown, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washington College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,055.
With a ranking of #6, St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. St. Mary’s City, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is St Mary’s College of Maryland a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,370.
Coppin State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #7. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Coppin State University has the honor of being ranked #18 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,987.
Salisbury University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking. Salisbury, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Salisbury University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,881.
With a ranking of #9, McDaniel College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. McDaniel is a private not-for-profit institution located in Westminster, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, McDaniel College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,538.
With a ranking of #10, University of Baltimore did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the school is a small public institution.
University of Baltimore has the honor of being ranked #12 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,703.
Bowie State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking. Bowie, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bowie State University is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,673.
With a ranking of #12, University of Maryland Eastern Shore did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, the school is a small public institution.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the honor of being ranked #19 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,014.
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With a ranking of #13, Frostburg State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. Frostburg State is a public institution located in Frostburg, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Frostburg State University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,256.
Morgan State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized public school is located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Morgan State University has the honor of being ranked #17 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,540.
Loyola University Maryland did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #15. Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Loyola University Maryland has the honor of being ranked #6 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $22,016.
Mount St Mary’s University landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking. Emmitsburg, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Mount St Mary’s University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,799.
Stevenson University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland list. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Stevenson, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Stevenson University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,900.
Notre Dame of Maryland University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #18. NDMU is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Notre Dame of Maryland University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Maryland for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $27,113.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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