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#18 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
30 Colleges
$60,314 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. Graduate students from Maryland can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $15,079 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $18,495. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

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
$62,962 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Johns Hopkins ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 8,639 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 Johns Hopkins University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $60,480 $60,480
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,482 $2,482
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,016 $2,016

Public Public vs. Private
$9,522 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. 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 Global Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,252 $11,862
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $270 $270
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $514 $659

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$17,448 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UMCP ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 3,523 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 Maryland - College Park

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,238 $35,388
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,210 $1,210
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $812 $1,769

#4

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$17,453 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMB handed out 2,119 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 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 University of Maryland - Baltimore

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,443 $33,639
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,010 $2,010
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $729 $1,307

#5

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$11,556 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Towson ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 1,236 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 Towson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,676 $17,964
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,880 $2,880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $482 $998

Public Public vs. Private
$15,300 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMBC handed out 1,040 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 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 University of Maryland - Baltimore County

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,582 $21,618
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,718 $2,718
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $699 $1,201

#7

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$16,052 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Baltimore was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 716 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 Baltimore

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,382 $20,844
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,670 $1,670
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $799 $1,158

#8

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Loyola Maryland ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 715 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 Loyola University Maryland

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,900 $18,900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,050 $1,050

#9

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,769 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, McDaniel ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 424 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 McDaniel College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,666 $9,666
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $103 $103
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $537 $537

#10

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,279 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Notre Dame of Maryland University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 378 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,889 $11,889
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $390 $390
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $660 $660

#11

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$9,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Salisbury handed out 373 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 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 Salisbury University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,842 $12,690
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,998 $1,998
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $436 $705

#12

Morgan State University

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

In 2021, Morgan State handed out 335 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 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 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
$16,019 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, MUIH handed out 321 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 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 Maryland University of Integrative Health

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,269 $15,269
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $750 $750
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $928 $928

#14

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,270 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Hood handed out 298 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 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 Hood College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,000 $9,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $270 $270
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

#15

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,836 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Bowie State University ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 294 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 Bowie State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,236 $15,054
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,600 $2,650
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $473 $857

#16

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,815 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 $51,870 $51,870
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,945 $1,945
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,160 $2,160

#17

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$11,038 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Frostburg State University was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 257 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 Frostburg State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,208 $10,584
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,830 $2,830
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $456 $588

#18

Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,989 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Goucher handed out 233 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 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 Goucher College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,185 $13,185
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $804 $804
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#19

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,340 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Stevenson University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 222 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 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
$13,899 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, The Mount ranked #20 in terms of popularity with 198 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 Mount St Mary’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,899 $13,899
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $696 $696

#21

Sans Technology Institute

North Bethesda, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$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 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 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
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Strayer University - Maryland handed out 167 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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 $533 $533

#23

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,464 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 $8,304 $15,384
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,160 $2,160
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $346 $641

#24

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,042 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Capitol Tech handed out 112 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 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 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 $702 $702
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $630 $630

#25

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Coppin handed out 64 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. 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 $6,316 $11,624
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,584 $1,584
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $358 $659

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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