2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Maryland

[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for teacher education students.
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2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Teacher Education Schools
Frostburg State University earned the #1 spot for value among teacher education schools in Maryland. Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Frostburg. In-state tuition and fees average $10,220, while out-of-state students pay about $25,814. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $48,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Salisbury University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, with out-of-state students paying around $22,174. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $22,804. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $50,544. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the best values for teacher education. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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