Cheapest Electrical Colleges in Maryland

Morgan State University offers Maryland's most affordable electrical engineering path at $15,015 net cost, while Johns Hopkins commands $18,161 despite a 7.25% acceptance rate. The $14,618 gap between cheapest and most expensive programs reflects Maryland's position as both a public education leader and home to elite private institutions. With the National Security Agency and major defense contractors headquartered nearby, electrical engineering graduates enter a job market where cybersecurity and communications expertise drives demand across the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

Programs

$15,015 – $29,633

Net Price Range

$72,459

Avg. Program Earnings

70.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland	$15,015	$8,118	41.6%	85.4%
2	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$15,590	$11,505	88.6%	44.6%
3	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland	$18,161	$63,340	94.6%	7.3%
4	Capitol Technology University Laurel, Maryland	$24,678	$27,318	46.7%	64.3%
5	Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, Maryland	$29,633	$55,480	80.5%	83.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Johns Hopkins electrical engineering worth $18,161 when Morgan State costs $15,015?

Johns Hopkins graduates earn $79,653 annually compared to Morgan State's $65,964, creating a $13,689 salary advantage. The 94.60% graduation rate at Hopkins also far exceeds Morgan State's 41.60%, though both serve different student populations and career paths.

How do Maryland's public universities compare for electrical engineering affordability?

University of Maryland-College Park charges $15,590 net cost with an 88.60% graduation rate, just $575 more than Morgan State. UMD graduates earn $71,761 annually and carry $21,000 in debt compared to Morgan State's $28,544 average debt load.

Does Capitol Technology University justify its $24,678 cost for electrical engineering?

Capitol Technology sits in the middle range for both cost and outcomes with a 46.70% graduation rate. Students graduate with just $20,500 in debt, the lowest among all five schools, though earnings data was not available for comparison.

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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.