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2027 Best Education Schools in Maryland

29 Colleges in the United States
4,116 Education Degrees Awarded
$56,245 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Education in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Education

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Our analysis ranked Johns Hopkins University the best school in the country for a degree in education. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 572 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $77,744 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Johns Hopkins University

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 316 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $63,995 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in education from University Of Maryland College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Towson University, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 825 education students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $56,941 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,933. See the full education program report for Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

A rank of #4 makes Salisbury University one of the top schools for education. Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 218 education students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $47,475 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,068. More information about a degree in education from Salisbury University

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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Goucher College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Goucher College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 144 education students who graduated with this degree at Goucher College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Goucher College earn around $59,033 in the first couple years of their career. Goucher College graduates carry a median of $25,406 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Goucher College

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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #6 for education this year. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. About 94 education degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Anne Arundel Community College

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Loyola University Baltimore came in at #7 for education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 200 education degrees were awarded at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $64,074 in their early career. Loyola University Baltimore graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full education details for Loyola University Baltimore

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University placed #8 among the best education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Owings Mills. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Stevenson University awarded about 54 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $52,395 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,887. Get the full education details for Stevenson University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #9 position for education this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates 69% of students within six years. About 93 education degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Education graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $57,205 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College landed the #10 spot for education this year. Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Frederick. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 107 education degrees were awarded at Hood College in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Hood College earn around $83,176 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,125. See the full education program report for Hood College

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland came in at #11 for education this year. St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public school located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 12 education students who graduated with this degree at St Marys College Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from St Marys College Of Maryland generally make around $41,665. Typical student debt for the program is $22,655. Read more about the education program at St Marys College Of Maryland

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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earned the #12 position for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 163 education degrees were awarded at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $60,215 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College earned the #13 position for education this year. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Mcdaniel College graduates 63% of students within six years. Mcdaniel College awarded about 356 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Mcdaniel College generally make around $79,044. Mcdaniel College graduates carry a median of $16,452 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Mcdaniel College

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Mount St Marys University came in at #14 for education this year. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 74 education degrees were awarded at Mount St Marys University in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Mount St Marys University earn around $54,517 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full education details for Mount St Marys University

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Hagerstown Community College earned the #15 position for education this year. Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hagerstown. About 22 education degrees were awarded at Hagerstown Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Hagerstown Community College generally make around $46,478. Hagerstown Community College graduates carry a median of $15,126 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Hagerstown Community College

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College earned the #16 position for education this year. Montgomery College is a very large public school located in the city of Rockville. About 58 education degrees were awarded at Montgomery College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. Students borrow a median of $11,230 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Montgomery College

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Bowie State University came in at #17 for education this year. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 166 education degrees were awarded at Bowie State University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $52,619 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,474 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Bowie State University

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Frostburg State University placed #18 among the best education schools. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Frostburg State University awarded about 156 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Frostburg State University earn around $48,916 in the first couple years of their career. Frostburg State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Frostburg State University

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #19 for education this year. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 118 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $69,871. Students borrow a median of $23,276 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at University Of Maryland University College

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Prince Georges Community College came in at #20 for education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Largo. About 35 education degrees were awarded at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Prince Georges Community College earn around $56,960 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,949. More information about a degree in education from Prince Georges Community College

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Harford Community College landed the #21 spot for education this year. Set in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Harford Community College awarded about 57 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $50,636 in their early career. Harford Community College graduates carry a median of $12,624 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Harford Community College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County earned the #22 position for education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. About 35 education degrees were awarded at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $52,440 in their early career. The Community College Of Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $16,804 in student loans. Get the full education details for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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College Of Southern Maryland landed the #23 spot for education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of La Plata. College Of Southern Maryland awarded about 33 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $51,719 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,728 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for College Of Southern Maryland

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Maryland Institute College Of Art placed #24 among the best education schools. Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Maryland Institute College Of Art graduates 72% of students within six years. About 15 education degrees were awarded at Maryland Institute College Of Art in the most recent year. Education graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $56,246 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in education from Maryland Institute College Of Art

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Wor Wic Community College earned the #25 position for education this year. Wor Wic Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Salisbury. Wor Wic Community College awarded about 21 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $51,392 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,995 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Wor Wic Community College

Rest of the Top 29 Education Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong education education:

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Cecil College
North East, MD
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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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