2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Johns Hopkins University	171360	6.11	1,540 – 1,570	26017	86306	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Average Faculty Salary $171,360 3.6% Acceptance Rate 6.1% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
2	University of Maryland-College Park	153599	45.03	1,400 – 1,540	16581	67785	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Average Faculty Salary $153,599 5.0% Acceptance Rate 45.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
3	University of Maryland- Baltimore	131963	0	--	0	82754	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland University of Maryland- Baltimore Baltimore, MD Average Faculty Salary $131,963 5.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,754
4	United States Naval Academy	127241	9.27	1,210 – 1,410	0	63721	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average Faculty Salary $127,241 1.9% Acceptance Rate 9.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	University of Baltimore	126386	78.74	740 – 1,330	14545	48197	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD Average Faculty Salary $126,386 5.8% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 740 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,197
6	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	117560	73.97	1,240 – 1,420	18770	55137	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $117,560 4.0% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $18,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
7	Morgan State University	103891	82.23	850 – 1,080	15476	40065	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Average Faculty Salary $103,891 5.3% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
8	Bowie State University	99805	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Average Faculty Salary $99,805 2.6% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
9	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	96952	96.41	850 – 1,010	13311	34624	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 62% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 197 athletes are known as Hawks. Average Faculty Salary $96,952 2.9% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
10	Salisbury University	96239	88.26	1,170 – 1,320	18760	51926	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Found in Salisbury, Salisbury University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Salisbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $96,239 5.2% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,926
11	Coppin State University	90805	45.83	880 – 1,020	9831	42243	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 46% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $8,275 on average. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $90,805 6.3% Acceptance Rate 45.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $9,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
12	Towson University	89749	80.57	930 – 1,240	16653	54302	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Towson University Towson, MD Located in Towson, Towson University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $89,749 4.8% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
13	University of Maryland Global Campus	89536	100	--	19241	58051	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Found in Adelphi, the University of Maryland Global Campus accepts 100% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 10% of students at the University of Maryland Global Campus currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $89,536 8.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,051
14	Loyola University Maryland	87700	69.86	1,260 – 1,400	32846	64453	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $87,700 2.1% Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
15	Maryland Institute College of Art	86166	76.81	1,120 – 1,350	47834	33451	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD The Maryland Institute College of Art was founded in 1826, making it one of the oldest art colleges in the country. Awarding up to Master's degrees, Illustration is a popular program....Read more Average Faculty Salary $86,166 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $47,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
16	Frostburg State University	84420	90.7	980 – 1,210	17669	43638	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Based in Frostburg, Frostburg State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 87% of students at Frostburg State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Average Faculty Salary $84,420 5.0% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,638
17	St. Mary's College of Maryland	81389	72.55	1,120 – 1,350	21071	52286	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Average Faculty Salary $81,389 2.8% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
18	St. John's College	80269	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	30930	34483	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $80,269 0.8% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $30,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,483
19	Stevenson University	79095	80.06	1,010 – 1,190	27162	54574	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 81% of......Read more Average Faculty Salary $79,095 1.3% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
20	McDaniel College	76314	78.17	1,060 – 1,250	24497	47879	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $40,721 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 47 will graduate in 4 years....Read more Average Faculty Salary $76,314 4.5% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
21	Goucher College	75442	81.91	1,080 – 1,350	26913	40563	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,442 3.0% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
22	Hood College	75247	85.17	930 – 1,180	23350	48415	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Hood College Frederick, MD Based in Frederick, Hood College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Hood College currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $32,476 each. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,247 2.2% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,415
23	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	69401	65.66	--	17808	53468	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Ner Israel Rabbinical College Pikesville, MD Based in Pikesville, Ner Israel Rabbinical College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 74% of students at Ner Israel Rabbinical College will receive grant aid from the school. At Ner Israel Rabbinical College, there is a......Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,401 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
24	Notre Dame of Maryland University	68006	82.14	920 – 1,140	21191	63918	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Notre Dame of Maryland University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending Notre Dame of Maryland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,006 3.5% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,918
25	Mount St. Mary's University	66588	72.58	1,020 – 1,310	23027	48915	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 72% first......Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,588 9.2% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
26	Washington College	60910	93.79	1,100 – 1,340	29830	48763	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Average Faculty Salary $60,910 5.4% Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
27	Washington Adventist University	55872	46.18	860 – 1,130	18154	40114	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 46% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year graduation rate is 15%. The three most popular majors......Read more Average Faculty Salary $55,872 2.9% Acceptance Rate 46.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $18,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
28	Capitol Technology University	47143	11.03	1,020 – 1,230	21863	76545	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Maryland Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Found in Laurel, Capitol Technology University accepts 11% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students attending Capitol Technology University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $47,143 0.2% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,545