Coppin State University

Coppin State University's program mix is anchored in health and human services fields — a signature consistent with the university's mission as a historically Black institution serving Baltimore and the surrounding region. Health represents the largest share of degree output, with Business accounting for 11% of graduates, followed by Social Sciences at 6% and Education at 2%.

Across 18 programs serving roughly 316 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in fields with direct workforce pathways in healthcare, public safety, and social services. Nursing is the program that combines the broadest enrollment scale with the strongest earnings outcomes, making it the institution's primary economic anchor.

Nursing, with 67 graduates, earns median earnings of $102,720 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #71 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology, General and Criminal Justice round out the most-enrolled fields, with graduates earning $49,542 and $58,110 respectively four years after enrollment — fields that feed directly into stable local-labor-market roles in education, law enforcement, and community health.

The highest-earning programs at Coppin State University reflect the institution's health and applied-professional orientation. Nursing leads on earnings, with 67 graduates earning median earnings of $102,720 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks the program #71 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and General Studies also deliver competitive early-career pay — $64,090 and $60,410 respectively — in fields where demand in the Baltimore metro remains steady. These programs represent high-mobility direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect genuine labor-market outcomes rather than a transitional step toward graduate study.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides broader context for how health and public-safety fields align with national hiring trends.

Coppin State University's published cost of attendance is $23,748. Net price by income band reflects the university's commitment to need-based aid: low-income families pay approximately $7,714, families in the lower-middle range pay around $9,135, middle-income families pay about $12,636, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $17,141, and higher-income families pay around $15,578.

Azimuth ranks Coppin State University #258 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Coppin State University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and the university's aid structure prioritizes meeting demonstrated financial need for eligible students. As a public institution, Coppin State University offers tuition rates substantially lower than private universities, making it an accessible option for families across income levels.

The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the impact of institutional aid, grants, and scholarships that reduce what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,554; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,359, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Coppin State University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,359, placing Coppin State University in the 63.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,525 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Coppin State University in the 64.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Coppin State University #577 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to MD's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,051, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential.

The earnings pattern at Coppin State University is anchored in Health, which accounts for a substantial share of degree output and drives the institution's overall earnings profile. Nursing represents the highest aggregate return program, combining cohort scale with solid four-year pay.

Nursing is among the largest programs, with 67 graduates earning median four-year earnings of $102,720, and Azimuth ranks the program #71 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). Psychology, General and Criminal Justice round out the core program lineup, with graduates in these fields entering stable, in-demand career pathways that reflect the institution's health-oriented program concentration.

Social Work and Business Administration contribute additional breadth, supporting a range of career outcomes across the institution's graduate cohort.