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2025 Best Education Schools in Maryland

11 Colleges in Maryland
5,211 Education Degrees Awarded
$53,180 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,211 degrees in education annually.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Maryland The education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Education rankings. For our Best Overall Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Schools in Maryland. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Education in Maryland

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
426 Education Degrees Awarded
$61,348 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a degree in education. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 426 education students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the education degree program at University of Maryland - College Park get $8,168 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in education from University of Maryland - College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
862 Education Degrees Awarded
$54,819 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Towson University if you want to pursue a degree in education. Towson is a large public university located in the small city of Towson. A Best Colleges rank of #188 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were approximately 862 education students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career earnings of $54,819.

More information about a degree in education from Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
226 Education Degrees Awarded
$49,482 Median Starting Salary

Salisbury University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in education. Salisbury is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Salisbury. A Best Colleges rank of #453 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were roughly 226 education students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make an average of $49,482 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from Salisbury University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
287 Education Degrees Awarded
$59,158 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Loyola University Maryland if you wish to pursue a degree in education. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #157 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Maryland is a great university overall.

There were about 287 education students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available. Those education students who get their degree from Loyola University Maryland receive $5,979 more than the typical education student.

More information about a degree in education from Loyola University Maryland

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Education Degrees Awarded
$52,395 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 18th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 51 education students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, education degree recipients typically make around $52,395 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in education from Stevenson University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Education Degrees Awarded
$54,517 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 64 education students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent data year. After graduation, education degree recipients usually make about $54,517 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in education from Mount St Mary’s University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
163 Education Degrees Awarded
$53,247 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 26th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 163 education students who graduated with this degree at Frostburg State in the most recent data year. After graduating, education degree recipients generally earn an average of $53,247 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from Frostburg State University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MD
68 Education Degrees Awarded

Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Bowie. This university ranks 31st out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 68 education students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in education from Bowie State University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Education Degrees Awarded
$50,966 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 95 education students who graduated with this degree at Morgan State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make around $50,966 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from Morgan State University

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In MD
101 Education Degrees Awarded

AACC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Arnold. This college ranks 14th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 101 education students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in education from Anne Arundel Community College

Best Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 38 5,357
Pennsylvania 38 11,470
New York 38 20,777
Delaware 33 1,352
District of Columbia 33 794

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,354
General Education 1,314
Educational Administration 618
Teacher Education Subject Specific 512
Special Education 380
Curriculum & Instruction 295
Instructional Media Design 225
Student Counseling 138
Other Education 120
Educational Assessment 89

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