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2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

13 Schools Ranked
$33,064 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,257 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Maryland to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for teaching students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
408 Total Awards
$25,516 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Towson University the best value school in Maryland for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Towson, Maryland, and it awarded 408 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Towson are $25,516 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Towson does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Towson also took the #1 spot in our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland rankings.

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#2

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
11 Total Awards
$13,334 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Coppin State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in Maryland. Coppin is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Coppin are $13,334 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $30,743 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Coppin does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
135 Total Awards
$38,638 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. UMCP is located in College Park, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 135 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMCP are $38,638 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,266 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMCP does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

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#4

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
144 Total Awards
$20,458 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salisbury University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. This medium-sized public school is located in Salisbury, Maryland, and it awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Salisbury are $20,458 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,988 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Salisbury does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Salisbury not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

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#5

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
65 Total Awards
$24,080 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Frostburg State University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Frostburg State is a public institution located in Frostburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Frostburg State are $24,080 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Frostburg State. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Frostburg State University Report

#6

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
72 Total Awards
$18,480 Average Tuition & Fees

Morgan State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Morgan State is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Morgan State are $18,480 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,596 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Morgan State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Morgan State University Report

4 Total Awards
$28,470 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

UMBC undergraduate students pay an average of $28,470 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMBC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

#8

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
42 Total Awards
$38,168 Average Tuition & Fees

Stevenson University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Stevenson is located in Stevenson, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stevenson are $38,168 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,754 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Stevenson does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Stevenson not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

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#9

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
20 Total Awards
$43,140 Average Tuition & Fees

Hood College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Hood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Frederick, Maryland. It awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Hood are $43,140 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,923 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hood. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Hood College Report

#10

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland
23 Total Awards
$44,750 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Mount St Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Emmitsburg, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Mount are $44,750 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,755 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at The Mount. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
20 Total Awards
$46,336 Average Tuition & Fees

McDaniel College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. McDaniel is a private not-for-profit institution located in Westminster, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at McDaniel are $46,336 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,468 in loans while pursuing their degree.

McDaniel is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#12

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
26 Total Awards
$53,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Loyola University Maryland landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

Loyola Maryland undergraduate students pay an average of $53,530 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Loyola Maryland is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Loyola Maryland not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

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#13

Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland
10 Total Awards
$48,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Goucher College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Goucher are $48,200 per year.

One thing to take note of is that Goucher does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 2% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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