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Education Schools in Maryland

5,394 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,791
Bachelor’s Degree 1,049
Post-Master’s Certificate 687
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 687
Associate Degree 678
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 156
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 156
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 156
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 33
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 33

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: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 159,700 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $73,490, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,418 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,105.

435 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

A typical student attending UMCP will pay a net price of $18,048. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,387. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Loyola Maryland.

#5

McDaniel College

Westminster
424 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at NDMU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#7

Salisbury University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#8

Goucher College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,366. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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

71% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $15,748. 94% of students get financical aid.

Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Environmental Science Professors 11% $77,710
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $73,540
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,810
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 9% $62,230
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 9% $75,370
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $76,630
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $70,160
Education Professors 9% $67,050
Special Education Teachers 8% $42,440
Social Sciences Professors 8% $85,830
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $72,920
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $43,650
Biological Science Professors 8% $80,800
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $64,460
Preschool Teachers 8% $31,680
Preschool Education Administrators 8% $47,140
Special Education Professors 8% $69,510
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $100,430
Technical Education Teachers 8% $73,860
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $119,670
Teacher Assistants 8% $29,550
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $113,940
Elementary School Teachers 8% $70,000
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $61,730
Middle School Teachers 7% $67,200
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,000
Coaches and Scouts 7% $34,040
Teachers 7% $0
Business Professors 7% $104,150
Instructional Coordinators 7% $70,220
Interpreters and Translators 7% $71,280
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $69,790
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $36,240
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,060
Sociology Professors 7% $74,160
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $53,780
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Economics Professors 6% $96,970
Librarians 5% $69,900
History Professors 5% $73,690
Education Administrators 5% $102,900
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Vocational Education Professors 3% $40,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $57,650
Geography Professors 0% $88,150
Home Economics Professors 0% $60,230
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $88,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Social Sciences 5,314
Psychology 2,865
Communication & Journalism 1,929
History 617
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 421
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 104

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