by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Maryland to determine which ones have the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid 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 account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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Johns Hopkins University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Maryland for overall quality. Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Not only is Johns Hopkins University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,797.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montgomery College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. This fairly large public school is located in Rockville, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Montgomery College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,682.
The quality degree programs at Frederick Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland. Frederick Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Frederick, Maryland.
Not only is Frederick Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,352.
A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list means Chesapeake College is a great place for students working on their degree. Chesapeake College is a small public school located in Wye Mills, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chesapeake College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,739.
Out of the 32 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #5 spot on the list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has the honor of being ranked #4 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,505.
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Hagerstown Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. This small public school is located in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Hagerstown Community College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,381.
Community College of Baltimore County came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Community College of Baltimore County has the honor of being ranked #15 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,151.
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Howard Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized public school is located in Columbia, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Howard Community College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,205.
With a ranking of #9, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland 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 $75-$110k per year is $22,100.
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Harford Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. Bel Air, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Harford Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,406.
With a ranking of #11, Towson University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. This large public school is located in Towson, Maryland.
Not only is Towson University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,971.
Carroll Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. Carroll Community College is a public institution located in Westminster, Maryland.
Carroll Community College has the honor of being ranked #35 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $6,232.
Allegany College of Maryland ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. Allegany College of Maryland is located in Cumberland, Maryland and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Allegany College of Maryland a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Maryland for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,505.
College of Southern Maryland ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. Located in La Plata, Maryland, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
College of Southern Maryland has the honor of being ranked #24 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,854.
Prince George’s Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. PGCC is a fairly large public school situated in Largo, Maryland.
Prince George’s Community College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,038.
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. AACC is a public institution located in Arnold, Maryland.
Not only is Anne Arundel Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,380.
With a ranking of #17, Wor-Wic Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. Wor-Wic Community College is located in Salisbury, Maryland and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wor-Wic Community College is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,983.
Salisbury University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland list. Salisbury University is a medium-sized public school located in Salisbury, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salisbury University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,078.
St Mary’s College of Maryland came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. Located in St. Mary’s City, Maryland, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, St Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,972.
Washington College landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. Washington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Chestertown, Maryland.
Washington College has the honor of being ranked #11 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,273.
Goucher College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. Goucher is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Goucher College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,933.
University of Baltimore came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Baltimore a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,111.
Bowie State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Bowie, Maryland, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Bowie State University has the honor of being ranked #29 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,478.
Frostburg State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking, coming in at #24. Frostburg, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Frostburg State University is ranked #27 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,459.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Maryland ranking. UMES is a public institution located in Princess Anne, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Maryland Eastern Shore is ranked #34 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,946.
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