Best online colleges in Maryland
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Maryland3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Maryland.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitTop 19% for earnings
- Mostly online students
- 50% graduate
- 2
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD · Private nonprofitTop 6% for earnings
- Mostly online students
- 43% graduate
- 3
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · PublicTop 19% for earnings
- Mostly online students
- 33% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | $19,169 | $22,666 | $65,344 | 50% |
| Capitol Technology University | $22,102 | $20,264 | $85,035 | 43% |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $22,063 | $21,000 | $65,287 | 33% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.