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Education Schools in Maryland

3,634 students earned Education degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

An Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Maryland

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,791
Post-Master’s Certificate 687
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 687
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 156
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 156
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 156
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Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 159,700 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $73,490, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore
916 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. This private school has an average net price of $23,428.

#2

McDaniel College

Westminster
404 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at McDaniel. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, McDaniel grads earn an average salary of $43,563.

#3

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore
400 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. In their early career, Loyola Maryland grads earn an average salary of $61,084.

#4

Towson University

Towson
357 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation. 55% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105.

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#6

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore
227 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,990. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

#7

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Baltimore
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Goucher College

Baltimore
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,366. 38% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 5%. This public school has an average net price of $15,395. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

#10

Frostburg State University

Frostburg
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,374 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,748.

Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Environmental Science Professors 11% $77,710
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $73,540
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,810
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 9% $62,230
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 9% $75,370
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $76,630
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $70,160
Education Professors 9% $67,050
Special Education Teachers 8% $42,440
Social Sciences Professors 8% $85,830
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $72,920
Biological Science Professors 8% $80,800
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $64,460
Preschool Education Administrators 8% $47,140
Preschool Teachers 8% $31,680
Technical Education Teachers 8% $73,860
Special Education Professors 8% $69,510
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $100,430
Teacher Assistants 8% $29,550
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $119,670
Elementary School Teachers 8% $70,000
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $61,730
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $113,940
Middle School Teachers 7% $67,200
Teachers 7% $0
Coaches and Scouts 7% $34,040
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,000
Business Professors 7% $104,150
Instructional Coordinators 7% $70,220
Interpreters and Translators 7% $71,280
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $69,790
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $36,240
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,060
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Sociology Professors 7% $74,160
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $53,780
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Economics Professors 6% $96,970
Librarians 5% $69,900
History Professors 5% $73,690
Education Administrators 5% $102,900
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Vocational Education Professors 3% $40,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $57,650
Geography Professors 0% $88,150
Home Economics Professors 0% $60,230
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $88,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Social Sciences 1,347
Psychology 286
Communication & Journalism 268
Library Science 104
History 55
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 15

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