Compare 10 Informatics. programs in Maryland. Average 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.
| 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 | $76,653 | 24 | $21,000 | Excellent | $36,119 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Towson UniversityPublic | $74,174 | 191 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Manageable |
| #6 | $70,764 | 22 | $27,000 | Excellent | $24,886 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $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 | $40,214 | 20 | $21,105 | Manageable | $21,004 | 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 →