Most Graduate Degrees in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by most graduate degrees

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Graduate Degrees — Maryland

1 Chevy Chase 69.8%

2 Bethesda 58.7%

3 Potomac 54.6%

4 Fulton 53.3%

5 Travilah 52.1%

6 South Kensington 50.6%

7 North Bethesda 43.1%

8 North Potomac 42.4%

9 Hampton 40.1%

10 Four Corners 39.2%

11 Takoma Park 38.5%

12 Rockville 37.5%

13 Darnestown 37.4%

14 Fairwood 37.2%

15 Annapolis Neck 36.5%

16 Mays Chapel 36.5%

17 Kemp Mill 36.4%

18 Ellicott City 35.8%

19 Scaggsville 34.7%

20 Columbia 34.5%

21 Silver Spring 33.9%

22 Lutherville 33.7%

23 Middletown 33.3%

24 Ashton-Sandy Spring 33.3%

25 Towson 33.1%

26 Urbana 32.8%

27 Poolesville 32.8%

28 Pikesville 32.6%

29 Clarksburg 32.1%

30 Olney 31.8%

31 Ilchester 31.1%

32 North Kensington 29.7%

33 Colesville 29.5%

34 Brock Hall 29.2%

35 Forest Glen 28.9%

36 Timonium 28.9%

37 Parole 28.8%

38 Wildewood 28.1%

39 Cloverly 28.0%

40 Garrison 27.4%

41 Severna Park 27.1%

42 Cape St. Claire 26.7%

43 Crofton 26.6%

44 Linganore 26.5%

45 North Laurel 26.5%

46 Savage 26.4%

47 Lake Arbor 26.0%

48 Hyattsville 25.9%

49 Chesapeake Beach 25.3%

50 Spring Ridge 25.2%

51 Gaithersburg 25.2%

52 Cheverly 24.9%

53 Fallston 24.7%

54 College Park 24.5%

55 Catonsville 24.4%

56 Arnold 24.2%

57 Bowie 24.2%

58 Leisure World 24.1%

59 Damascus 23.9%

60 Odenton 23.8%

61 Elkridge 23.8%

62 Glenn Dale 23.5%

63 Laurel 23.3%

64 Calverton 23.3%

65 Chestertown 23.1%

66 Layhill 23.1%

67 Mitchellville 23.1%

68 Germantown 22.9%

69 Annapolis 22.6%

70 Havre de Grace 22.6%

71 Redland 22.5%

72 Honeygo 22.4%

73 Walkersville 22.3%

74 Green Valley 22.3%

75 Glenmont 22.2%

76 Owings Mills 22.1%

77 Kettering 21.9%

78 White Oak 21.7%

79 Westphalia 21.4%

80 Greenbelt 21.1%

81 Marlboro Village 21.1%

82 Mount Airy 20.9%

83 Aspen Hill 20.7%

84 Eldersburg 20.4%

85 Frostburg 20.3%

86 Burtonsville 19.9%

87 Bel Air North 19.8%

88 Montgomery Village 19.6%

89 Bel Air South 19.5%

90 Maryland City 19.3%

91 Perry Hall 19.1%

92 Accokeek 19.1%

93 Ballenger Creek 19.0%

94 Severn 18.9%

95 South Laurel 18.9%

96 Fort Meade 18.5%

97 Frederick 18.4%

98 Fairland 18.4%

99 Wheaton 18.3%

100 Deale 18.2%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most graduate degrees in Maryland.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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