Best History Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 13 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 323 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,024 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

Schools in MD

$31,024

MD Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Maryland

Public Schools (7)

$30,938

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$29,018

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Maryland produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Maryland, Ranked by Earnings

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 83.5%

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

$37,808

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,299

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 44.8%

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,627

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 76.3%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,191

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 74.2%

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

$41,937

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,404

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 82.8%

St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · Public

$21,052

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,605

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 75.4%

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD ·

$41,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,853

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: N/A

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public

$33,459

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,857

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 88.6%

Washington College

Chestertown, MD · Private

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,329

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 71.9%

#11

Hood College

Frederick, MD · Private

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD · Private

$22,824

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,623

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 83.6%

#13

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public

$22,771

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 83.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Maryland?

Bowie State University ranks #1 for History in Maryland with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 13 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Maryland?

History graduates in Maryland earn an average of $31,024 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Maryland?

University of Maryland-College Park is the most selective History program in Maryland with an acceptance rate of 44.8%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 75.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Maryland?

In Maryland, private History programs produce average earnings of $29,018 vs $30,938 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Maryland

Computer Engineering $79,410 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,459 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,157 Civil Engineering $64,319 Chemical Engineering $63,303 Computer Science $62,464 Engineering, General $62,261 Mathematics $58,611

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.