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Best Informatics. Programs in Maryland (2025)

Compare 10 Informatics. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $76,240.

Average Program Earnings: $76,240

With top graduates earning $140,666, Informatics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $64K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.

Johns Hopkins University's Informatics program leads with graduates earning $140,666, nearly double the $76,240 average across Maryland's 10 programs. But the story extends beyond prestigious names—Salisbury University delivers $98,491 outcomes with an accessible 89% admission rate, while Bowie State reaches $78,762.

Top Informatics. Programs

Top Program

Johns Hopkins University

Highest program earnings: $140,666

Hidden Gem

Salisbury University

Strong outcomes ($98,491) with 89% acceptance

Best Value (Student)

Johns Hopkins University

1.2% payment burden | Excellent

Best Value (Family)

Johns Hopkins University

5.1% family burden | Excellent

All 10 Programs

Rank	School	Program Earnings	Cohort Size	Student Debt	Student GPS	Parent Debt	Parent GPS
#1	Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate	$140,666	128	$10,250	Excellent	$29,048	Excellent
#2	Salisbury UniversityPublic	$98,491	39	$21,000	Excellent	$33,815	Good
#3	Bowie State UniversityPublic	$78,762	47	$22,985	Excellent	$23,158	Manageable
#4	St. Mary's College Of MarylandPublic	$76,653	24	$21,000	Excellent	$36,119	Manageable
#5	Towson UniversityPublic	$74,174	191	$18,718	Excellent	$28,489	Manageable
#6	University Of Maryland Eastern ShorePublic	$70,764	22	$27,000	Excellent	$24,886	Manageable
#7	Capitol Technology UniversityPrivate	$63,334	17	$20,264	Excellent	$24,038	Manageable
#8	Morgan State UniversityPublic	$61,726	25	$27,250	Good	$22,000	Challenging
#9	Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate	$57,612	17	$25,391	Good	$42,721	High
#10	Frostburg State UniversityPublic	$40,214	20	$21,105	Manageable	$21,004	High

#1Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • Private nonprofit

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$140,666Program Earnings

128

Cohort

$10,250

Student Debt

$29,048

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

1.2% burden

5.1% burden

#2Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD • Public

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$98,491Program Earnings

Cohort

$21,000

Student Debt

$33,815

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

3.8% burden

10.8% burden

#3Bowie State University

Bowie, MD • Public

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$78,762Program Earnings

Cohort

$22,985

Student Debt

$23,158

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

5.6% burden

12.1% burden

#4St. Mary's College Of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD • Public

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$76,653Program Earnings

Cohort

$21,000

Student Debt

$36,119

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

5.3% burden

15.9% burden

Towson, MD • Public

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$74,174Program Earnings

191

Cohort

$18,718

Student Debt

$28,489

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

5.0% burden

13.7% burden

#6University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD • Public

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$70,764Program Earnings

Cohort

$27,000

Student Debt

$24,886

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

7.7% burden

15.8% burden

#7Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD • Private nonprofit

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$63,334Program Earnings

Cohort

$20,264

Student Debt

$24,038

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

6.8% burden

16.1% burden

#8Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD • Public

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$61,726Program Earnings

Cohort

$27,250

Student Debt

$22,000

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

9.5% burden

18.4% burden

#9Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD • Private nonprofit

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$57,612Program Earnings

Cohort

$25,391

Student Debt

$42,721

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

9.9% burden

29.2% burden

#10Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD • Public

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$40,214Program Earnings

Cohort

$21,105

Student Debt

$21,004

Parent Debt

GPS Affordability(What's this?)

16.4% burden

35.2% burden

How These Rankings Work

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.

Methodology

• Data Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
• Metric: Median earnings 4 years after graduation for this specific field
• Ranking: Schools sorted by program earnings (highest to lowest)
• Minimum threshold: Only programs with 5+ graduates included

Important Caveats

• "Best" = highest earnings — not necessarily the best fit for every student
• Earnings reflect graduates from ~6-8 years ago; programs may have changed
• Programs with small cohorts (5-30 graduates) have higher variance
• Schools in high-cost areas may show higher earnings that reflect location, not program quality

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