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2026 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in Maryland

[Actuarial Science](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/management-science-quantitative-methods/actuarial-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for actuarial science students.

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• Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in Maryland

2026 Best Value Actuarial Science Schools in Maryland

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the actuarial science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Actuarial Science Schools

1

Towson University
Towson, MD

$11,728 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,241 Avg Student Debt

$64,390 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Towson University the best value for a degree in actuarial science in Maryland. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete the actuarial science program here. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

2

Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

$52,081 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,247 Avg Student Debt

$60,663 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mcdaniel College earned it the #2 place for actuarial science. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $52,081. Typical student debt for actuarial science graduates is $23,247. Soon after graduation, actuarial science degree recipients from Mcdaniel College generally make around $54,904. Set against $23,247 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.