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Washington Adventist University offers the state's most affordable health professions program at just $15,026 net cost, while Towson University graduates earn $44,542 annually. Maryland's proximity to the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins creates strong demand for specialized health professionals. The $9,961 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options reflects significant differences between public and private institution pricing across these five programs.
5
Programs
$15,026 – $24,987
Net Price Range
$41,416
Avg. Program Earnings
60.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $15,026 $25,200 40.0% 51.4%
2 $16,791 $11,306 67.6% 78.6%
3 $18,328 $12,952 70.6% 80.6%
4 $20,923 $49,647 63.8% 82.1%
5 $24,987 $47,240 58.0% 79.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Washington Adventist University so much cheaper than other private options?

Washington Adventist's $15,026 net cost runs $5,897 less than McDaniel College and nearly $10,000 below Mount St. Mary's. The university's Seventh-day Adventist affiliation likely provides additional institutional support that helps keep costs down for students.

How do graduation rates compare between the public and private schools?

Public universities show stronger completion rates, with UMBC at 70.6% and Towson at 67.6%. Among private institutions, McDaniel leads at 63.8% while Washington Adventist trails at just 40%.

Does the higher cost at private schools translate to better career outcomes?

Towson University, a public institution, produces the highest-earning graduates at $44,542 annually. Only UMBC reports other salary data at $38,289, making direct comparisons with private schools difficult based on available information.

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