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General Education Schools in Maryland

1,286 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,062
Associate Degree 131
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Bachelor’s Degree 10

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Maryland

940 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Maryland

Education grads earn an average of $75,470 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 97% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 53% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Goucher College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,366. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UMBC. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,748. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,523 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,384 after earning their degree at this institution. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,519 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#9

Salisbury University

Salisbury
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Graduates earn an average $42,860 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $19,448.

General Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Education Professors 9% $67,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,593
Teacher Education Subject Specific 576
Educational Administration 548
Special Education 416
Curriculum & Instruction 282
Instructional Media Design 206
Student Counseling 149
Other Education 82

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