The University of Maryland-College Park prices meaningfully across income bands, with net cost varying substantially depending on family circumstances. Low-income families pay approximately $2,962 per year, middle-income families see annual costs around $10,273, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,691.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,299 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,186 |
| Room and Board | $15,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,621 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,678 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,962 |
| $30–48k | $6,051 |
| $48–75k | $10,273 |
| $75–110k | $18,250 |
| $110k+ | $26,691 |
The University of Maryland-College Park prices meaningfully across income bands, with net cost varying substantially depending on family circumstances. Low-income families pay approximately $2,962 per year, middle-income families see annual costs around $10,273, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,691. Azimuth ranks University of Maryland-College Park #407 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The spread across income bands reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its participation in federal, state, and institutional need-based aid programs. 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. Maryland's aid mix draws on a combination of federal Pell Grants, state grants, and institutional scholarships, with need-based awards reducing the gap between the published cost of attendance of $29,299 and what most families actually pay. The net price illusion is real here: sticker price and net price can diverge considerably, particularly for lower- and middle-income families who qualify for the largest grant packages. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA, and Maryland participates in state grant programs that can further reduce out-of-pocket costs for Maryland residents. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $35,200; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $84,365, median federal debt of $19,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $215 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of Maryland-College Park earn median earnings of $84,365 four years after enrollment, placing University of Maryland-College Park in the 87.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $3,354 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maryland-College Park in the 71.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Maryland-College Park #151 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Maryland-College Park's strength in quantitative and applied fields. Computer Science is the dominant program family, representing 14% of degree output, with Business at 13% and Engineering at 12%. Computer Science combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a key contributor to the university's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Computer Science #28 among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 954 graduates earning median earnings of $137,931 four years after enrollment. The Information Science/Studies program graduates 623 students with median earnings of $109,092, and Azimuth ranks it #4 among nonprofit four-year institutions. Biology, General ranks #51 among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 554 graduates earning median earnings of $64,867 — while Public Health and Psychology, General round out the top programs with median earnings of $72,328 and $57,575 respectively.
