University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, Maryland · Public · 30,760 undergraduates
All 77 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr). Another 230 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,962 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,051 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,273 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,250 |
| $110k and up | $26,691 |
| All families (average) | $15,678 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $137,931 | +$100,360 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $109,092 | +$71,521 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,867 | +$27,296 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $72,328 | +$34,757 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,575 | +$20,004 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $160,946 | +$123,375 | clears the bar | $64,438 | 0.5 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $83,880 | +$46,309 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $67,258 | +$29,687 | clears the bar | $18,031 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $110,648 | +$73,077 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $100,003 | +$62,432 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $74,402 | +$36,831 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $74,437 | +$36,866 | clears the bar | $18,442 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $99,689 | +$62,118 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $93,782 | +$56,211 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $86,590 | +$49,019 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 77 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 89% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.