Best Value Criminal Justice and Corrections Colleges in Maryland

Maryland's Criminal Justice programs span from Coppin State University's $6,007 net price to Stevenson University's $26,806, creating a $20,799 gap between the most and least expensive options. University of Maryland Global Campus graduates earn $46,527 annually, nearly $16,000 more than the state average of $35,594. The state's proximity to federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service creates strong career pipelines for graduates. While private institutions charge significantly more, public universities dominate the affordable end with seven schools under $20,000 net cost.

Programs

$6,007 – $26,806

Net Price Range

$35,967

Avg. Program Earnings

51.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland	$6,007	$32,772	$7,001	25.6%	45.0%
2	University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, Maryland	$14,514	$46,527	$7,992	29.6%
3	Strayer University-Maryland Suitland, Maryland	$18,092	$40,448	$13,920
4	Frostburg State University Frostburg, Maryland	$15,323	$33,637	$9,998	52.1%	87.9%
5	University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland	$14,035	$30,771	$8,898	34.6%	81.6%
6	University of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland	$17,546	$35,060	$9,772	46.7%	89.3%
7	Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland	$19,335	$32,925	$8,999	38.1%	86.5%
8	Stevenson University Owings Mills, Maryland	$26,806	$35,594	$39,708	66.4%	84.1%
9	Goucher College Baltimore, Maryland	$23,774		$51,250	60.0%	80.2%
10	Hood College Frederick, Maryland	$23,707		$45,870	55.3%	77.9%
11	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$15,590		$11,505	88.6%	44.6%
12	McDaniel College Westminster, Maryland	$20,923		$49,647	63.8%	82.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $15,756 earnings gap between top and bottom programs?

University of Maryland Global Campus leads with $46,527 average earnings while University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates earn $30,771. The difference often reflects program specialization and regional job placement, with schools near federal agencies typically achieving higher graduate salaries.

How do public university costs compare to private options?

Public institutions average $14,906 net cost compared to private schools at $23,803. Stevenson University represents the most expensive option at $26,806 net price, while Coppin State offers the lowest at $6,007.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Maryland?

Higher-priced programs generally show better completion rates, with Stevenson University achieving 66.4% graduation at $26,806 net cost. However, University of Maryland-College Park reaches 88.6% graduation rate at a moderate $15,590 net price.

Where do Maryland Criminal Justice graduates find the best job opportunities?

The Baltimore-Washington corridor offers the strongest employment market due to federal agencies, state courts, and local law enforcement. Maryland's location provides access to FBI headquarters, federal prisons, and the U.S. Attorney's Office, creating pathways unavailable in most states.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.