10-yr median earnings
$82,860
Federal aid recipients only
Public · College Park, Maryland
University of Maryland-College Park
University of Maryland-College Park is a public institution in College Park, Maryland. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $15,678
- Avg net price / yr
- $82,860
- 10-yr median earnings
- 88.6%
- 150%-time completion
- 44.8%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Maryland-College Park pairs top-5% former-student earnings with a selective admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 3%
- former-student earnings, US
- 44.8%
- acceptance rate
- 88.6%
- 150%-time completion
- +22%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
Suburb: Large
Carnegie: R1
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Maryland-College Park profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
B+
College Value Score
79/100
University of Maryland-College Park
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A+
$82,860
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price C
$15,678
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate A+
88.6%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$19,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
85.5%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention A+
96.2%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$15,678
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
88.6%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 88.6%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Maryland-College Park vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Maryland-College Park ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Maryland-College Park: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$82,860 Top 3% higher than 97% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Maryland-College Park | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $82,860 | #159 of 5103 | 97th |
| Average net price | $15,678 | #2220 of 5020 | 56th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 88.6% | #281 of 4858 | 94th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 30,760 | #59 of 5462 | 99th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
30,760
Undergraduate enrollment
44.8%
Acceptance rate
1,473
SAT average
88.6%
150%-time completion
$82,860
10-yr median earnings
96.2%
First-year retention
How University of Maryland-College Park ranks in Maryland
State rank among 66 reporting Maryland colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Maryland-College Park | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $82,860 | #4 of 66 | 94th |
| Average net price | $15,678 | #26 of 69 | 62nd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 88.6% | #6 of 67 | 91st |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 30,760 | #2 of 74 | 97th |
Highest former-student earnings in Maryland
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland Baltimore | $88,174 | - |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University | $87,555 | $18,809 |
| 3 | Capitol Technology University | $85,035 | $22,102 |
| 4 | University of Maryland-College ParkThis school | $82,860 | $15,678 |
| 5 | Loyola University Maryland | $82,652 | $30,574 |
| 6 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $69,960 | $16,467 |
| 7 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | $66,330 | $13,572 |
| 8 | Washington College | $65,518 | $27,898 |
| 9 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | $65,344 | $19,169 |
| 10 | University of Maryland Global Campus | $65,287 | $22,063 |
| 11 | Towson University | $64,390 | $17,413 |
| 12 | Washington Adventist University | $64,249 | $18,526 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 44.8% |
| SAT Average | 1,473 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 710 – 780 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 690 – 750 |
| ACT Average | 32 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 32 – 35 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Maryland-College Park
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k $2,962
$0 – $30k
$2,962 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k $6,051
$30k – $48k
$6,051 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k $10,273
$48k – $75k
$10,273 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$26,691 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Maryland-College Park - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $11,809 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $41,186 |
| Average Net Price | $15,678 |
19.4%
Pell Grant Rate
21.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$19,000
Median Debt
$201/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at University of Maryland-College Park swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $15,590 to $19,045 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as -3.9%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$15,590
Highest year
$19,045
Most recent (2023)
$15,590
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $16,2172023 · $15,590
Over the same years, enrollment went +16.1% (26,045 → 30,246 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
50.9%
Female
22.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
96.2%
Retention Rate
$67,785
Median Earnings (6yr)
78.7%
Earning Over $25K
85.5%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 88.6% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 96.2% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $67,785 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $82,860 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 78.7% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 85.5% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $19,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $201/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61 | 9,009 | $79,424 | $152,422 | $19,621 |
| Master's | 28 | 1,881 | $90,783 | $160,946 | $37,049 |
| Doctoral | 5 | 124 | $100,728 | $127,684 | - |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | 1 | 0 | - | - | - |
Top programs at University of Maryland-College Park by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$160,946 median earnings
- Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
$152,422 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$144,501 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$137,931 median earnings
- Educational Administration…
Educational Administration and Supervision
$127,684 median earnings
- Engineering, General
Engineering, General
$126,854 median earnings
- Multi/Interdisciplinary St…
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$111,874 median earnings
- Management Sciences and Qu…
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$111,649 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 403 | $160,946 | $64,438 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 117 | $152,422 | $20,417 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 0 | $144,501 | - |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 954 | $137,931 | $19,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | 30 | $127,684 | - |
| Engineering, General | Master's | 179 | $126,854 | $35,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's | 180 | $111,874 | $34,451 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | 131 | $111,649 | $14,943 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 376 | $110,648 | $19,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 623 | $109,092 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 112 | $107,834 | $21,000 |
| Political Science and Government | Doctoral | 6 | $105,840 | - |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 63 | $102,149 | $22,281 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | 59 | $101,835 | $37,025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 360 | $100,003 | $19,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland-College Park? ▼
University of Maryland-College Park is a public institution in College Park, Maryland. The acceptance rate is 44.8%. The average SAT score is 1,473. Undergraduate enrollment is 30,760 students.
How much do University of Maryland-College Park former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Maryland-College Park who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $82,860 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $67,785.
How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Maryland-College Park is $15,678. In-state tuition is $11,809 and out-of-state tuition is $41,186. Median student debt at graduation is $19,000.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland-College Park? ▼
University of Maryland-College Park has a 88.6% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 96.2%.
Is University of Maryland-College Park worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Maryland-College Park is $19,000, while former students earn a median of $82,860 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 23% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 85.5% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $201.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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