Is McDaniel College worth it?
McDaniel College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Westminster, Maryland (small town). It awarded 856 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, curriculum and instruction and management science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,886
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,855
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,663
Average net price
$21,916
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
856
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,617
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $59,048 | $78,830 | 66 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $57,554 | $67,374 | 64 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $67,653 | $76,616 | 57 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,402 | $65,411 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $38,122 | $50,185 | 31 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Post-baccalaureate certificate | $89,315 | N/A | 28 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $37,728 | $55,851 | 27 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Post-baccalaureate certificate | $76,925 | $92,383 | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $57,096 | N/A | 23 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,241 | $51,307 | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $65,941 | $93,347 | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $35,793 | N/A | 17 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $62,934 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-bacc certificate | 130 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 70 |
| Management Science | Master's | 53 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | Master's | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Multicultural Education | Post-bacc certificate | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 50% | 1,866 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13% | 474 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 264 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 173 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 130 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 116 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 109 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 106 |
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Sources: federal figures for McDaniel College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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