Laurel, Maryland Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Laurel, Maryland shows: median public in-state tuition $27,592 (+400.6% vs national median) median 10-year earnings $85,035 (+56.5% vs U.S.) employment-outcome proxy 90.3% working & not enrolled at 8 years median graduate debt $18,382 (+36.9% vs U.S.) 433 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 433 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $27,592 (+400.6% vs U.S.)
  • Median earnings 10 years after entry: $85,035 (+56.5% vs U.S.)
  • Working & not enrolled (8-yr cohort proxy): 90.3% (+2.4 pp vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $19,556 (+96.2% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $18,382 (+36.9% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $13,000
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 42.7%
  • Median first-year retention (full-time, 4-yr): 76.8%

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Laurel, Maryland—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Maryland and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Laurel vs Maryland & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Laurel, Maryland$27,592$19,556$18,38242.7%433
Maryland (state median)$5,166$10,555$13,00055.8%253,216
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: Laurel, Maryland vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Laurel, Maryland$85,03590.3%76.8%8.3%—78.6%0.24
Maryland (state median)$61,79786.0%78.1%4.7%—77.2%0.40
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Maryland (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Laurel, Maryland$27,592$19,556$18,38242.7%433$85,03590.3%
Baltimore$13,100$16,374$19,50053.7%55,580$65,34484.0%
Rockville$5,394$32,449$9,500N/A13,893N/AN/A
Salisbury$7,462$17,743$16,50068.2%8,258$61,51592.1%
Salisbury$7,462$17,743$16,50068.2%8,258$61,51592.1%
Frederick$25,774$20,873$9,83356.9%5,537$57,08987.3%
Annapolis$40,684$38,562$18,41682.2%5,147$51,58473.9%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

Top 10 colleges in Laurel, Maryland by entry-level earnings (1 yr post-completion, program)

Ranked by median program-level earnings one year after completion (highest first). Enrollment ≥ 300; reflects completers in reported CIP programs, not all entrants.

  1. Rank 1, Entry-Level Earnings, $79,606, Capitol Technology University

    Capitol Technology University

    Private nonprofit · 315 enrolled · Laurel

Top 10 colleges in Laurel, Maryland by 10-year ROI

Ranked by 10-year return on investment (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200 and a computed ROI in the EDsmart dataset.

  1. Rank 1, 10-Yr ROI, $285,034, Capitol Technology University

    Capitol Technology University

    Private nonprofit · 315 enrolled · Laurel

Top 10 most affordable colleges in Laurel, Maryland (net price)

Ranked by lowest average net price (most affordable first). Uses overall net price, or mid-income bracket net price for public schools when available. Enrollment ≥ 300.

  1. Rank 1, Net Price, $22,102, Capitol Technology University

    Capitol Technology University

    Private nonprofit · 315 enrolled · Laurel

In-state tuition: Laurel, Maryland vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Laurel, Maryland median in-state tuition is $27,592, +400.6% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Laurel, Maryland vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Laurel, Maryland is $18,382 (+36.9% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $13,000.

Median earnings (10 years out): Laurel, Maryland vs benchmarks

Payoff

Median earnings 10 years after entry for bachelor's-predominant campuses in Laurel, Maryland center around $85,035 (+56.5% vs U.S.).

Median institution-level 10-year earnings. Source: College Scorecard.

Employment outcome proxy: Laurel, Maryland vs benchmarks

Working & not enrolled

The share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled—our Scorecard employment proxy—is 90.3% at the median Laurel, Maryland campus (+2.4 pp vs U.S.).

Percent of 8-year cohort working and not enrolled (not a formal placement rate).

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Laurel, Maryland median public in-state tuition is $27,592, about +400.6% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is +273.8%.

Median graduate debt is $18,382 (+36.9% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Earnings, employment & retention

Among bachelor's-predominant campuses with ≥200 students, median 10-year earnings in Laurel, Maryland are $85,035, about +56.5% vs the U.S. campus median ($54,323).

The median campus reports 90.3% of its 8-year cohort as working and not enrolled—our closest federal proxy to a placement rate. The U.S. campus median is 87.9% (+2.4 pp). Formal job-placement statistics are not published in Scorecard; treat this as a comparative outcome indicator, not a hire guarantee.

First-year, full-time retention at the median campus is 76.8% vs a U.S. median of 76.3%—a leading indicator for completion and time-to-degree.

Loan repayment indicators at the median campus: 2-yr default 8.3% (U.S. 5.0%); 3-yr repayment progress 78.6% (U.S. 73.7%). 3-yr default is omitted when most campuses report suppressed zeros.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Laurel, Maryland is 42.7% (national institution average about 50.3%).

FAQ

How many colleges are in Laurel?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Laurel, Maryland with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Laurel?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Laurel is $27,592 and median net price is $19,556. For Maryland overall, medians are $5,166 and $10,555; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in Laurel?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Laurel is $85,035 vs $61,797 for Maryland and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for Laurel colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Laurel is $18,382 vs $13,000 for Maryland and $13,432 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Laurel?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 College Scorecard campuses in Laurel, Maryland, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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