Maryland Colleges: Which Grads Make The Most Money

You don't have to go to Johns Hopkins University to make a lot of money. In fact, you can make more money by going elsewhere in Maryland. The U.S. Department of Education offers a College Scorecard that provides would-be attendees many of the resources they need in deciding where to apply and, ultimately, where to attend.

Below is a list of schools in Maryland, ranked top to bottom, whose graduates make the most money after leaving. The numbers are based on the average earnings of students 10 years after they enrolled. (SIGN UP: Get Patch’s daily newsletter and real-time news alerts, or like us on Facebook. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

Federal officials say the College Scorecard is intended to be a resource for choosing colleges, helping students to broaden their college search and compare their top-choice schools. "By using the College Scorecard to
compare costs and outcomes with their future degrees, students are better equipped to make these critical life decisions," according to the site.

The website also provides each school's annual average cost and its graduation rates. The site allows you to sort the colleges to determine who leads and trails in each of these categories. If you click on a school, you'll also get additional information on the school's population and SAT and ACT scores.

Here are the top 20 schools and their earning potential:

1. University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, $80,700
2. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, $65,900
3. Capitol Technology University, Laurel, $64,000
4. Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, $63,000
5. University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, $60,500
6. University of Baltimore, Baltimore, $56,500
7. University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Baltimore, $53,700
8. University of Phoenix-Maryland, Columbia, $51,100
9. Stevenson University, Stevenson, $50,300
10. Mount St Mary's University, Emmitsburg, $49,900
11. University of Maryland-University College, Adelphi, $49,900
12. Strayer University-Maryland, Suitland, $49,200
13. Towson University, Towson, $49,200
14. St Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, $47,700
15. Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, $47,500
16. Bowie State University, Bowie, $46,800
17. McDaniel College, Westminster, $46,500
18. Salisbury University, Salisbury, $46,200
19. Goucher College, Baltimore, $46,000
20. Washington Adventist University, Takoma Park, $44,500

Click here to find the full list of Maryland colleges and more information from College Scorecard

— Includes reporting by Patch Editor Tom Davis

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