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 Frostburg State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 25th 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 Frostburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $62,968 | $99,671 | +12% | #13 of 57 | #36 | $18,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,617 | $86,331 | -3% | #499 of 966 | #921 | $16,750 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $51,247 | $85,521 | +1% | #44 of 99 | #74 | — |
| Computer Science | $54,349 | $83,990 | -22% | #285 of 349 | #324 | $16,456 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $40,214 | $70,144 | -24% | #381 of 459 | #434 | $29,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $69,680 | -18% | #114 of 148 | #135 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,013 | $67,484 | -11% | #536 of 796 | #735 | $22,001 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $28,945 | $62,767 | +1% | #23 of 48 | #36 | $24,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,670 | $61,002 | -11% | #759 of 1176 | #1050 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $41,332 | $57,770 | -9% | #382 of 565 | #515 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,844 | $56,668 | +2% | #269 of 660 | #539 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $33,192 | $55,718 | -3% | #496 of 841 | #747 | $22,750 |
| Sociology | $32,165 | $54,197 | +3% | #186 of 462 | #349 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,889 | $53,934 | +2% | #202 of 476 | #374 | $24,533 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $25,345 | $52,488 | +4% | #18 of 55 | #45 | $21,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,236 | $51,478 | +9% | #189 of 680 | #565 | $19,938 |
| Social Work | $37,836 | $50,376 | -3% | #257 of 420 | #401 | $19,750 |
| Psychology | $27,213 | $50,210 | -1% | #502 of 1027 | #903 | $21,145 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,720 | $48,762 | -13% | #483 of 660 | #617 | $24,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $23,291 | $46,862 | -14% | #498 of 610 | #593 | $25,250 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $46,612 | -4% | #359 of 576 | #499 | — |
| Music | — | $46,546 | +9% | #94 of 268 | #174 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,649 | $45,220 | +9% | #116 of 423 | #268 | $22,934 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $29,851 | $43,434 | -1% | #29 of 52 | #49 | $18,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $29,679 | -25% | #248 of 255 | #252 | — |
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 Frostburg State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $183,280
- Avg rent near campus: $998/mo — vs ~$683/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21539 (6.4% cap, Lonaconing)
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🏆 Where Frostburg State University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,110 | $22,292 |
| Room | $6,150 | |
| Board | $6,172 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,056 | $42,238 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,930 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,850 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,130 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,905 |
| $110,001+ | $22,754 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Frostburg State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology