Rockville, Maryland Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Rockville, Maryland shows: median public in-state tuition $5,394 (-2.1% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,500 (-29.3% vs U.S.) 13,893 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 13,893 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $5,394 (-2.1% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $32,449 (+225.6% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,500 (-29.3% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $13,000
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Rockville, Maryland—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Maryland and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Rockville vs Maryland & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville, Maryland | $5,394 | $32,449 | $9,500 | N/A | 13,893 |
| Maryland (state median) | $5,166 | $10,555 | $13,000 | 55.8% | 253,216 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Rockville, 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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville, Maryland | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Maryland (state median) | $61,797 | 86.0% | 78.1% | 4.7% | — | 77.2% | 0.40 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 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.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville, Maryland | $5,394 | $32,449 | $9,500 | N/A | 13,893 | N/A | N/A |
| Baltimore | $13,100 | $16,374 | $19,500 | 53.7% | 55,580 | $65,344 | 84.0% |
| Salisbury | $7,462 | $17,743 | $16,500 | 68.2% | 8,258 | $61,515 | 92.1% |
| Salisbury | $7,462 | $17,743 | $16,500 | 68.2% | 8,258 | $61,515 | 92.1% |
| Frederick | $25,774 | $20,873 | $9,833 | 56.9% | 5,537 | $57,089 | 87.3% |
| Annapolis | $40,684 | $38,562 | $18,416 | 82.2% | 5,147 | $51,584 | 73.9% |
| Laurel | $27,592 | $19,556 | $18,382 | 42.7% | 433 | $85,035 | 90.3% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Rockville, Maryland vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Rockville, Maryland median in-state tuition is $5,394, -2.1% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Rockville, Maryland vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Rockville, Maryland is $9,500 (-29.3% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $13,000.
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
Rockville, Maryland median public in-state tuition is $5,394, about -2.1% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is -26.9%.
Median graduate debt is $9,500 (-29.3% below 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.
FAQ
How many colleges are in Rockville?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Rockville, Maryland with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Rockville?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Rockville is $5,394 and median net price is $32,449. For Maryland overall, medians are $5,166 and $10,555; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Rockville?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Rockville is N/A vs $61,797 for Maryland and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Rockville colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Rockville is $9,500 vs $13,000 for Maryland and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Rockville?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Rockville, Maryland, 2 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Montgomery College and Hair Expressions Academy.
Sources & related
- Maryland college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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