Best Psychology, General Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 19 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,766 recent graduates. Graduates in Maryland earn $31,750 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $29,183, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in MD

$31,750

MD Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Maryland

Public Schools (11)

$31,270

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$31,787

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $517 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in Maryland, Ranked by Earnings

Hood College

Frederick, MD · Private

$21,234

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,281

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 78.1%

St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD · Public

$29,322

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,686

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 75.4%

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD · Private

$33,637

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,153

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 83.6%

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,290

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 76.3%

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD ·

$36,282

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,180

Graduates: 299

Acceptance: N/A

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

$33,779

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,658

Graduates: 196

Acceptance: 44.8%

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,179

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 83.2%

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public

$31,205

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,064

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 83.0%

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

$30,897

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,737

Graduates: 323

Acceptance: 82.8%

#10

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public

$32,498

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,359

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 83.5%

#11

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public

$29,594

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,408

Graduates: 246

Acceptance: 74.2%

#12

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public

$30,698

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,359

Graduates: 129

Acceptance: 88.6%

#13

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD · Public

$30,305

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,756

Graduates: 86

Acceptance: 89.4%

#14

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,488

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 49.6%

#15

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,666

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 85.5%

#16

Washington College

Chestertown, MD · Private

$35,926

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,146

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 65.5%

#17

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD · Private

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,101

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 72.9%

#18

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD · Private

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,536

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 7.6%

#19

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 90.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Maryland?

Hood College ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Maryland with median graduate earnings of $21,234 within two years of graduation. There are 19 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Maryland?

Psychology, General graduates in Maryland earn an average of $31,750 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Maryland?

Johns Hopkins University is the most selective Psychology, General program in Maryland with an acceptance rate of 7.6%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 73.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Maryland?

In Maryland, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $31,787 vs $31,270 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 7 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Maryland

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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.