Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Coppin State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 8th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Coppin State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,661 | $102,720 | +16% | #114 of 966 | #410 | $23,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $43,930 | $64,090 | +4% | #20 of 48 | #33 | $25,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $60,410 | +14% | #85 of 476 | #244 | $35,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,419 | $58,110 | +5% | #207 of 660 | #504 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,613 | $56,774 | -3% | #162 of 275 | #235 | $29,982 |
| Social Work | $37,612 | $56,599 | +9% | #100 of 420 | #339 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $56,399 | +3% | #201 of 610 | #454 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,215 | $55,944 | +18% | #83 of 680 | #374 | $30,500 |
| Psychology | $33,312 | $49,542 | -2% | #556 of 1027 | #925 | $27,046 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $39,510 | — | — | — | — | $32,595 |
| Biology | $21,151 | — | — | — | — | $20,017 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Coppin State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $116,579
- Avg rent near campus: $1,669/mo — vs ~$733/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21223 (17.6% cap, Baltimore)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,933 | $11,721 |
| Room | $6,598 | |
| Board | $5,277 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,767 | $32,555 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,635 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,960 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $8,140 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $6,586 |
| $110,001+ | $15,238 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Coppin State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology