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2027 Best Elementary Education Schools in Maryland

14 Colleges in the United States
404 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$50,586 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for elementary education students.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland College Park this year for elementary education. 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. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 45 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $53,054 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Maryland College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD

A rank of #2 makes Towson University one of the top schools for elementary education. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 72 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $56,953 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. Read more about the elementary education program at Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $50,544. Typical student debt for the program is $22,804. See the full elementary education program report for Salisbury University

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Mcdaniel College, which ranked #4. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mcdaniel College in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $57,096 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,247. See the full elementary education program report for Mcdaniel College

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Mount St Marys University, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mount St Marys University awarded about 31 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $54,517. Mount St Marys University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Mount St Marys University

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College placed #6 among the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. Montgomery College awarded about 27 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Montgomery College earn a median of $24,833 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,230. Get the full elementary education details for Montgomery College

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Loyola University Baltimore placed #7 among the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $50,395. Loyola University Baltimore graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Loyola University Baltimore

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Bowie State University came in at #8 for elementary education this year. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 38% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $52,619 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,474 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Bowie State University

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Frostburg State University came in at #9 for elementary education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Frostburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 elementary education degrees were awarded at Frostburg State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $48,888. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Frostburg State University

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Prince Georges Community College earned the #10 position for elementary education this year. Prince Georges Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Largo. About 22 elementary education degrees were awarded at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Prince Georges Community College earn around $56,960 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,949 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Prince Georges Community College

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Harford Community College landed the #11 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 12 elementary education degrees were awarded at Harford Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $50,636 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,624 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Harford Community College

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Morgan State University landed the #12 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public institution. About 41% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Morgan State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Morgan State University earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,604 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at Morgan State University

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Wor Wic Community College landed the #13 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the rural area of Salisbury, Wor Wic Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 12 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wor Wic Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Wor Wic Community College generally make around $51,392. Students borrow a median of $13,995 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Wor Wic Community College

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Cecil College
North East, MD

Cecil College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Cecil College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of North East. There were roughly 12 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Cecil College in the most recent data year. Read more about the elementary education program at Cecil College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

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