Best Social Sciences Colleges in Maryland
23 accredited institutions in Maryland offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
23
Colleges
12,162
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in Maryland
1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
3,915
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$62,840
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
$156
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
2,964
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$9,889
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Towson University
Towson
1,146
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,382
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
783
Graduates/yr
9%
Acceptance
92%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
747
Graduates/yr
$7,632
In-State Tuition
24%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
630
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,238
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Frederick Community College
Frederick
261
Graduates/yr
$6,768
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
255
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$55,480
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,406
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Salisbury University
Salisbury
210
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
201
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,660
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$16,102
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
192
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$12,116
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Morgan State University
Baltimore
174
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,587
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington College
Chestertown
114
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$52,146
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$20,047
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
Bowie State University
Bowie
105
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$5,993
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McDaniel College
Westminster
90
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$48,672
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$13,604
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Goucher College
Baltimore
90
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$51,000
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,705
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
75
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,110
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne
57
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$5,637
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicBachelor's
Coppin State University
Baltimore
51
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,933
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicBachelor's
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
45
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,442
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hood College
Frederick
39
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,120
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,803
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore
12
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$40,430
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$19,187
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Montgomery College
Rockville
6
Graduates/yr
$8,190
In-State Tuition
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Studying Social Sciences in Maryland
Maryland has 23 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 12,162 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.