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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Maryland

14 Schools Ranked
$46,389 Average Earnings
$22,490 Avg Student Debt

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Maryland

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
$68,344 Average Earnings
$18,755 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for teaching students in Maryland.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,755 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $599 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Johns Hopkins graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $68,344 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
$45,980 Average Earnings
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Towson University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Maryland list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,133 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $292. During the early years of their career, Towson graduates make an average of $45,980 annually.

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#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
$52,217 Average Earnings
$20,252 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Maryland list.

Degree recipients from UMCP accumulate an average of $20,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $391. Once they receive their degree, UMCP graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,217 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
$49,585 Average Earnings
$24,043 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Maryland. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Maryland list.

On average, students take out $24,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $629, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Loyola Maryland, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,585 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
$41,391 Average Earnings
$21,988 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Salisbury University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Maryland list.

On average, students take out $21,988 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $380.After graduating from Salisbury, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,391 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
$41,714 Average Earnings
$24,115 Avg Student Debt

Hood College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Maryland list.

On average, students take out $24,115 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Hood graduates make an average of $41,714 annually.

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#7

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
$41,310 Average Earnings
$19,073 Avg Student Debt

McDaniel College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #7 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,073 in student loans. During the early years of their career, McDaniel graduates make an average of $41,310 annually.

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$43,325 Average Earnings
$22,489 Avg Student Debt

University of Maryland - Baltimore County came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Maryland ranking.

Degree recipients from UMBC accumulate an average of $22,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $248 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMBC graduates make an average of $43,325 annually.

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#9

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland
$41,078 Average Earnings
$22,755 Avg Student Debt

Mount St Mary’s University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Maryland ranking.

Degree recipients from The Mount accumulate an average of $22,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $600, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from The Mount, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,078 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
$38,800 Average Earnings
$24,481 Avg Student Debt

Frostburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #10 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,481 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $196 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Frostburg State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,800 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
$60,985 Average Earnings
$28,846 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Notre Dame of Maryland University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,846 in student loans.After graduating from NDMU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $60,985 during the early years of their career.

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$59,246 Average Earnings
$25,870 Avg Student Debt

University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Maryland ranking.

On average, students take out $25,870 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMGC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,246 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
$42,587 Average Earnings
$33,596 Avg Student Debt

Morgan State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Maryland list.

Degree recipients from Morgan State accumulate an average of $33,596 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $265.After graduating from Morgan State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,587 during the early years of their career.

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#14

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
$39,576 Average Earnings
$16,910 Avg Student Debt

Montgomery College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Maryland ranking.

On average, students take out $16,910 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Montgomery College graduates make an average of $39,576 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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