Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Maryland by ROI
Colleges in Maryland ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Maryland
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$53,085
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,896
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Washington College
Grad rate: 72.7% |
+$133,266 | $64,524 | $70,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Baltimore
Grad rate: 39.2% |
+$54,682 | $51,917 | $27,477 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Strayer University-Maryland
Grad rate: 22.6% |
+$47,810 | $52,973 | $23,838 | $56,517 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mount St. Mary's University
Grad rate: 61.0% |
-$23,417 | $54,696 | $62,078 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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