University of Maryland-College Park vs Community College of Baltimore County: which has better ROI?
The verdict
University of Maryland-College Park has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $62,712 in 1.8 years versus not at all at Community College of Baltimore County, on median earnings of $82,860 vs $43,729 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
| Measure | University of Maryland-College Park | Community College of Baltimore County |
|---|---|---|
| Net price / yr | $15,678 | $9,844 |
| Total net cost | $62,712 | $19,688 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs | $82,860 | $43,729 |
| Median debt | $19,000 | $11,528 |
| Payback | 1.8 yrs | — |
| 20-year net return | $627,288 | $-112,308 |
College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.