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#18 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
30 Colleges
27,077 Yearly Graduations
$57,581 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 27,077 students received a graduate degree in Maryland, making it rank #18 in the nation in terms of graduations. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $14,395 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $17,594 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
8,639 Yearly Degrees
$61,202 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Johns Hopkins University was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 8,639 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Johns Hopkins University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $58,720 $58,720
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,482 $2,482
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,957 $1,957

Public Public vs. Private
4,675 Yearly Degrees
$9,342 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UMGC ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 4,675 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maryland Global Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,072 $11,862
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $270 $270
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $504 $659

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
3,523 Yearly Degrees
$16,995 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMCP handed out 3,523 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maryland - College Park

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,360 $34,120
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,635 $1,635
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $768 $1,706

#4

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
2,119 Yearly Degrees
$17,046 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Maryland - Baltimore was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,119 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maryland - Baltimore

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,140 $32,979
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,906 $1,906
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $729 $1,307

#5

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
1,236 Yearly Degrees
$11,034 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Towson University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,236 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Towson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,280 $17,136
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,754 $2,754
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $460 $952

Public Public vs. Private
1,040 Yearly Degrees
$14,814 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMBC handed out 1,040 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maryland - Baltimore County

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,222 $20,988
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,592 $2,592
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $679 $1,166

#7

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
716 Yearly Degrees
$15,764 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UB ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 716 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Baltimore

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,094 $20,430
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,670 $1,670
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $783 $1,135

#8

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
715 Yearly Degrees
$18,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Loyola Maryland handed out 715 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Loyola University Maryland

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,540 $18,540
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $60 $60
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,030 $1,030

#9

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
424 Yearly Degrees
$9,568 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, McDaniel handed out 424 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for McDaniel College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,468 $9,468
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $526 $526

#10

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
378 Yearly Degrees
$13,711 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

NDMU handed out 378 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Notre Dame of Maryland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,321 $13,321
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $390 $390
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $740 $740

#11

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
373 Yearly Degrees
$10,529 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Salisbury University was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 373 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Salisbury University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,585 $13,821
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,944 $1,944
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $477 $768

#12

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
335 Yearly Degrees
$9,657 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Morgan State University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 335 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Morgan State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,190 $16,092
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,467 $1,467
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $455 $894

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
321 Yearly Degrees
$15,363 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MUIH handed out 321 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maryland University of Integrative Health

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,613 $14,613
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $750 $750
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $892 $892

#14

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
298 Yearly Degrees
$9,080 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Hood College was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 298 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hood College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,820 $8,820
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $260 $260
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $490 $490

#15

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
294 Yearly Degrees
$10,256 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Bowie State University handed out 294 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bowie State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,758 $12,888
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,498 $2,519
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $431 $716

#16

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
282 Yearly Degrees
$52,040 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MICA handed out 282 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maryland Institute College of Art

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $50,160 $50,160
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,880 $1,880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,090 $2,090

#17

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
257 Yearly Degrees
$10,788 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Frostburg State ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 257 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Frostburg State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,028 $10,332
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,760 $2,760
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $446 $574

#18

Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
233 Yearly Degrees
$9,765 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Goucher College was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 233 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Goucher College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,180 $9,180
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $585 $585
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $510 $510

#19

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
222 Yearly Degrees
$8,340 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Stevenson ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 222 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Stevenson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,340 $8,340
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#20

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
198 Yearly Degrees
$13,676 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The Mount handed out 198 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mount St Mary’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,676 $13,676
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $686 $686

#21

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
183 Yearly Degrees
$13,750 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Sans Technology Institute was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 183 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sans Technology Institute

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,750 $13,750
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,375 $1,375

#22

Strayer University - Maryland

Suitland, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
167 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Strayer University - Maryland ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 167 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Maryland

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#23

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
125 Yearly Degrees
$10,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMES handed out 125 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maryland Eastern Shore

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,352 $15,072
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,088 $2,088
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $348 $628

#24

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
112 Yearly Degrees
$11,844 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Capitol Tech ranked #24 in terms of popularity with 112 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Capitol Technology University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,340 $11,340
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $504 $504
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $630 $630

#25

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
64 Yearly Degrees
$7,902 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Coppin handed out 64 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Coppin State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,318 $11,628
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,584 $1,584
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $351 $646

Other Maryland Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Washington Adventist University 59
27 Ner Israel Rabbinical College 42
28 St John’s College 26
29 St Mary’s College of Maryland 21
30 Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary 0

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