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2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland

19 Schools Ranked
$46,389 Average Earnings
$22,490 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Maryland to see which online programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

5,309 Total Awards
$59,246 Average Earnings
$25,870 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in Maryland for business students working on their degree. This large public school is located in Adelphi, Maryland, and it awarded 5,309 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,870 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMGC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,246 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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#2

Strayer University - Maryland

Suitland, Maryland
512 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Maryland landed the # 2 spot on the list. Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in Suitland, Maryland that handed out 512 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Strayer University - Maryland accumulate an average of $39,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121.After graduating from Strayer University - Maryland, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,529 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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249 Total Awards
$43,878 Average Earnings
$20,384 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Baltimore County. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland list. CCBC is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 249 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $20,384 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CCBC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,878 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#4

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
359 Total Awards
$46,323 Average Earnings
$26,874 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Baltimore. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the small public school awarded 359 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UB accumulate an average of $26,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UB graduates make an average of $46,323 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

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#5

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
195 Total Awards
$40,826 Average Earnings
$13,742 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Frederick Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Maryland. This medium-sized public school is located in Frederick, Maryland, and it awarded 195 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Frederick Community College accumulate an average of $13,742 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Frederick Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,826 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

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#6

Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland
154 Total Awards
$37,466 Average Earnings
$12,835 Avg Student Debt

Harford Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Located in Bel Air, Maryland, the small public school handed out 154 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Harford Community College accumulate an average of $12,835 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Harford Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,466 during the early years of their career. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

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231 Total Awards
$49,968 Average Earnings
$16,180 Avg Student Debt

Prince George’s Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. PGCC is a public institution located in Largo, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 231 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from PGCC accumulate an average of $16,180 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from PGCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,968 during the early years of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
426 Total Awards
$47,736 Average Earnings
$15,869 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. AACC is located in Arnold, Maryland and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 426 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,869 in student loans.After graduating from AACC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,736 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Carroll Community College

Westminster, Maryland
65 Total Awards
$39,463 Average Earnings
$16,655 Avg Student Debt

Carroll Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. Westminster, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Carroll Community College accumulate an average of $16,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Carroll Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,463 during the early year of their career. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
210 Total Awards
$38,975 Average Earnings
$14,340 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Maryland came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in La Plata, Maryland, the medium-sized public school handed out 210 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CSM graduates make an average of $38,975 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

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#11

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
48 Total Awards
$42,607 Average Earnings
$30,743 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Coppin State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Coppin is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $30,743 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Coppin, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,607 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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#11

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
65 Total Awards
$37,157 Average Earnings
$18,998 Avg Student Debt

Allegany College of Maryland came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in Cumberland, Maryland, the small public school handed out 65 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Allegany College of Maryland accumulate an average of $18,998 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Allegany College of Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,157 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

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#13

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
80 Total Awards
$45,306 Average Earnings
$13,561 Avg Student Debt

Baltimore City Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Baltimore City Community College is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $13,561 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Baltimore City Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,306 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

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#14

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, Maryland
26 Total Awards
$45,704 Average Earnings
$11,198 Avg Student Debt

Chesapeake College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland ranking. Chesapeake College is located in Wye Mills, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,198 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Chesapeake College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,704 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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#15

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
12 Total Awards
$78,304 Average Earnings
$25,927 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, University of Maryland - Baltimore did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the medium-sized public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,927 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $318.After graduating from UMB, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $78,304 during the early years of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
18 Total Awards

With a ranking of #16, Capitol Technology University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Laurel, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

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#17

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
1,666 Total Awards
$68,344 Average Earnings
$18,755 Avg Student Debt

Johns Hopkins University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,666 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of $18,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $599. During the early years of their career, Johns Hopkins graduates make an average of $68,344 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

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#18

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
959 Total Awards
$45,980 Average Earnings
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Towson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Towson, Maryland, the large public school awarded 959 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $21,133 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $292. Once they receive their degree, Towson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,980 during the early year of their career. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
51 Total Awards
$60,985 Average Earnings
$28,846 Avg Student Debt

Notre Dame of Maryland University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Maryland list. Notre Dame of Maryland University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 51 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $28,846 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from NDMU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $60,985 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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