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Featured Individualized Studies Programs
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AA in Liberal Arts
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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BA in General Studies
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall individualized studies education in Maryland.
Top Schools in Individualized Studies
Towson University tops our 2026 ranking of the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland University College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 2,577 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $37,634 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,375.
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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #3. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland generally make around $48,819. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000.
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A rank of #4 makes Anne Arundel Community College one of the top schools for individualized studies. This large public university is located in the suburb of Arnold. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 404 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Anne Arundel Community College earn around $25,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree.
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Montgomery College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Rockville. Montgomery College awarded about 695 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $20,217. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree.
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Prince Georges Community College placed #6 among the best individualized studies schools. Located in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a large public university. About 454 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Prince Georges Community College earn a median of $31,322 early in their careers. Prince Georges Community College graduates carry a median of $13,499 in student loans.
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The Community College Of Baltimore County landed the #7 spot for individualized studies this year. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 508 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from The Community College Of Baltimore County earn around $27,852 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,469 to complete this degree.
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College Of Southern Maryland placed #8 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 338 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of College Of Southern Maryland earn a median of $29,862 early in their careers. College Of Southern Maryland graduates carry a median of $9,456 in student loans.
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Chesapeake College landed the #9 spot for individualized studies this year. Set in the rural area of Wye Mills, Chesapeake College is a mid-sized public institution. About 18 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Chesapeake College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Chesapeake College earn a median of $29,611 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Frederick Community College landed the #10 spot for individualized studies this year. Frederick Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Frederick. About 156 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Frederick Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Frederick Community College generally make around $22,067. Typical student debt for the program is $8,935.
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Harford Community College earned the #11 position for individualized studies this year. Set in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 224 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Harford Community College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $26,448 early in their careers. Harford Community College graduates carry a median of $10,227 in student loans.
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Wor Wic Community College came in at #12 for individualized studies this year. Located in the rural area of Salisbury, Wor Wic Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 75 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Wor Wic Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Wor Wic Community College generally make around $30,763. Wor Wic Community College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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Hagerstown Community College came in at #13 for individualized studies this year. Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hagerstown. About 84 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Hagerstown Community College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Hagerstown Community College earn a median of $25,177 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,548.
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Allegany College Of Maryland ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Cumberland. There were roughly 80 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Allegany College Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Allegany College Of Maryland generally make around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Garrett College landed the #15 spot for individualized studies this year. Garrett College is a small public school located in the rural area of McHenry. About 35 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Garrett College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Garrett College generally make around $13,943. Typical student debt for the program is $13,352.
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