Best Design and Applied Arts 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
-$270,176
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,231
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bowie State University
Grad rate: 39.1% |
-$34,828 | $45,119 | $24,302 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Stevenson University
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$293,798 | $40,597 | $57,322 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$374,646 | $30,308 | $27,935 | $21,531 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Maryland Institute College of Art
Grad rate: 73.7% |
-$377,434 | $39,224 | $71,366 | $27,000 | 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.
Find Best Design and Applied Arts Degrees by State
Browse Design and Applied Arts programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.