Worst Colleges in America by State

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Maryland has more options than you’d think for such a small state. On top of that, they’re actually pretty decent. Coppin is the “worst,” but it’s not terrible compared to others. Students leave with a debt of $23,936, but the median six-year salary is $38,100.

Maryland – Coppin State University

The only terrible thing about Coppin is the graduation rate (20.4%). It could also use more full-time teachers, as the current rate is 49%. That being said, the school also has a decent teacher-to-student ratio of 14:1.

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