Compare 9 Economics. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $67,654.
Economics programs produce graduates earning between $46,087 and $108,040—a $62K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in Maryland, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Johns Hopkins University's Economics program leads with graduates earning $108,040, well above the state average of $67,654. But the gap tells the real story—University of Maryland-College Park delivers $72,814 with 465 graduates versus Hopkins' 112, proving large public programs can compete with selective privates.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Johns Hopkins graduates borrow $10,250 and face just a 1.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Even at Salisbury University, with $21,000 in student debt, the 6.2% burden remains excellent, proving Maryland programs deliver strong affordability.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $108,040 | 112 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #2 | $72,814 | 465 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $68,943 | 22 | $21,000 | Excellent | $33,815 | Manageable |
| #4 | Washington CollegePrivate | $68,636 | 33 | $26,956 | Good | $54,726 | High |
| #5 | $68,275 | 129 | $19,500 | Excellent | $26,987 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $61,048 | 27 | $21,000 | Excellent | $36,119 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Towson UniversityPublic | $60,328 | 89 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #8 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $54,713 | 11 | $27,000 | Good | $50,344 | High |
| #9 | Goucher CollegePrivate | $46,087 | 21 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,769 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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