Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 88.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 88.6%
- Retention Rate
- 95.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $82,860
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $112,923 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $106,102 | $64,438 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $101,746 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $94,112 | $35,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $84,653 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $80,466 | $20,417 |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | $73,949 | |
| Agricultural Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,164 | $22,437 |
| Physics. | Doctoral | $72,899 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $72,762 | $14,943 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,761 | $21,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $71,643 | |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor | $69,897 | $18,458 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,691 | $19,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Maryland graduates enter the job market with solid earning potential, with median salaries reaching $82,860 ten years after graduation. The typical graduate carries $19,000 in debt, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 23 percent. Monthly loan payments of $201 represent about 4 percent of median starting salaries. The university's proximity to Washington DC opens doors in government, tech, and consulting, while strong engineering and business programs feed into lucrative private sector roles. With a 94.7 percent employment rate and a loan repayment rate of 79.4 percent, graduates demonstrate solid financial stability. This represents a strong return on investment for both in-state and out-of-state students.