Cheapest Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Colleges in Maryland

Johns Hopkins commands a $18,161 net price for geological sciences while Maryland's public universities cluster remarkably close together, with Frostburg State at $15,323 and College Park at just $15,590. This tight pricing among state schools reflects Maryland's strategic position near federal research institutions like USGS and NASA Goddard, where earth science graduates find careers in climate research and planetary geology. College Park's 88.60% graduation rate stands out significantly among the five programs, nearly matching Johns Hopkins' elite 94.60% despite costing $2,571 less annually.

Programs

$15,323 – $18,161

Net Price Range

74.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Frostburg State University Frostburg, Maryland	$15,323	$9,998	52.1%	87.9%
2	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$15,590	$11,505	88.6%	44.6%
3	Salisbury University Salisbury, Maryland	$16,456	$10,638	67.4%	91.1%
4	Towson University Towson, Maryland	$16,791	$11,306	67.6%	78.6%
5	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland	$18,161	$63,340	94.6%	7.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Maryland-College Park such good value for geological sciences?

College Park delivers an 88.60% graduation rate while charging just $15,590 net price, making it more affordable than Johns Hopkins by $2,571. The university accepts 44.61% of applicants, providing selective academics without the extreme competition of private institutions.

How much difference exists between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The gap spans only $2,838 from Frostburg State's $15,323 to Johns Hopkins' $18,161. Four of the five schools fall within $1,468 of each other, showing Maryland's public universities maintain similar pricing strategies for geological sciences.

Does Johns Hopkins justify its higher cost for earth sciences?

Johns Hopkins achieves a 94.60% graduation rate but accepts only 7.25% of applicants, creating intense competition. The $18,161 net cost represents strong aid considering the $63,340 sticker price, though public alternatives offer strong outcomes at lower costs.

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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.