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Elementary Education Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 622 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in MD.

As a degree choice, Elementary Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Maryland

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 343
Associate Degree 215
Master’s Degree 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 28,250 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Maryland

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $71,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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

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

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 55% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Montgomery College

Rockville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,073. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Salisbury University

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 67% of students get financical aid.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,112 after earning their degree at this institution. 75% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

McDaniel College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at McDaniel. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,394. In their early career, The Mount grads earn an average salary of $48,213.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,357 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 35% of the teachers are full time. The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

Elementary Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 8% $70,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Early Childhood Education 485
Secondary Education 219
Montessori Teacher Education 98
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 68
Teacher Development & Methodology 58
Middle School Education & Teaching 32
Teacher Education 11

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