Compare 10 History. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $44,131.
History programs produce graduates earning between $35,842 and $53,052—a $17K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 10 ranked programs in Maryland, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Maryland-College Park's History program leads with graduates earning $53,052, well above the state average of $44,131. St. Mary's College follows at $50,734 with a 75% acceptance rate, while UMD-Baltimore County delivers $47,859—proving that multiple Maryland programs compete at the top level.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just an 8.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. However, when parent loans are included, all top programs show significant family burdens exceeding 25% of discretionary income.
Highest program earnings: $53,052
Strong outcomes ($50,734) with 75% acceptance
8.5% payment burden | Good
26.8% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,052 | 100 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #2 | $50,734 | 22 | $21,000 | Good | $36,119 | High | |
| #3 | $47,859 | 55 | $19,500 | Good | $26,987 | High | |
| #4 | Towson UniversityPublic | $47,496 | 52 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #5 | Hood CollegePrivate | $42,775 | 7 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,522 | High |
| #6 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $42,657 | 31 | $21,000 | Manageable | $33,815 | High |
| #7 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $42,318 | 17 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,791 | High |
| #8 | Washington CollegePrivate | $41,368 | 15 | $26,956 | Challenging | $54,726 | High |
| #9 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $37,208 | 16 | $27,000 | High | $50,344 | High |
| #10 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $35,842 | 18 | $25,391 | High | $42,721 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
